Yosemite Nights : 90-minütige Sternenbeobachtungs- und Geschichtentour
Beschreibung
Beginnen Sie Ihr Sternenbeobachtungsabenteuer mit einem Treffen mit Ihrem Fortgeschrittener und lehnen Sie sich dann zurück und beobachten Sie, wie sich das Tal verwandelt. Tausende von Sternen erscheinen, Sternbilder schärfen sich im Blickfeld, und zur richtigen Jahreszeit erstreckt sich das neblige Band der Milchstraße über ihnen. Hören Sie zu, wie Ihr Fortgeschrittener spannende Geschichten über unsere menschliche Verbindung zum Nachthimmel erzählt. Erfahren Sie, warum Venus und Jupiter heller leuchten als jeder Stern am Himmel. Benutze deine Hände, um die Sterne zu vermessen, wie es polynesische Navigatoren taten. Verwenden Sie ein Fernglas, um einen genaueren Blick zu bekommen, und tauchen Sie dann noch tiefer mit Live-Teleskopbetrachtung! Hören Sie faszinierende Geschichten über die Geschichte und Struktur des Universums und wie wir Sinn, Zweck und Freude in ihm gefunden haben. Und vergiss nicht, nach Satelliten und Sternschnuppen oben Ausschau zu halten!
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
In einer klaren, mondlosen Nacht im Yosemite Valley dreht sich der Himmel auf eine Weise, die die meisten Menschen noch nie zuvor gesehen haben. Sie werden viel mehr Sterne sehen als Sie es in der Stadt gewohnt sind, mit großen Sternbildern wie Orion und dem Big Dipper, die sich deutlich abheben, und in der richtigen Jahreszeit erstreckt sich ein nebliges Band der Milchstraße über den Himmel. Die Granitwände von El Capitan und Half Dome werden zu dunklen Silhouetten, die die Sterne umrahmen, während helle Planeten, die Plejaden und sogar die schwache Andromeda-Galaxie mit ein wenig Führung und einem Laserpointer erscheinen. Sie werden wahrscheinlich ein paar Sternschnuppen oder Satelliten sehen, die vorbeitreiben, während das Tal selbst ruhiger wird: kühle Luft, die von den Klippen fällt, der Fluss im Hintergrund und das Gefühl, dass fast alle anderen ins Bett gegangen sind und diese Version von Yosemite nur für Sie verlassen haben.
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Bewertungen der Reisenden
Wichtige Informationen
- Kleinkinder können in einem Kinderwagen gefahren werden.
- Begleittiere erlaubt
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Spezielle Sitze für Kleinkinder sind verfügbar.
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Bitte beachten Sie : Für internationale Besucher können Nationalparkgebühren anfallen. Gegebenenfalls wird diese Gebühr vor Ort und nicht zum Zeitpunkt der Buchung erhoben.
Bewertungen(16)
Very interesting night tour - was very clear night, great for star gazing and learning about starts and planets
Hey Anna, it was so great having you and glad you were able to join us :)
Had an amazing experience on this guided star-gazing trip. Zeke was very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He made sure we all had a great time, serving us up with some interesting scientific facts, cultural stories, and some delicious hot chocolate. The meetup spot is also very convenient, in the Sentinal Bridge parking area, right next to the vast open space right in the middle of the valley. Views were awesome, even though we had a half moon, stars were still very clearly visible in the sky, and were mesmerizing behind the backdrop of Yosemite’s mountain peaks and Yosemite Falls. Definitely a worthwhile experience, good value for money.
Hey Auon, It was such a pleasure!! Definitely let me know if you end up getting that telescope!
We had a wonderful night of star gazing last night!! Zeke was knowledgeable, engaging and we enjoyed learning about the night sky. He took time to answer questions, point out different constellations and even sent us telescopic pictures of the night sky. He had chairs, blankets and even hot chocolate!! 😊 I’m would highly recommend this tour!!
Hey Bonnie, It was an absolute pleasure having you. Thank you so much for joining us and hope the rest of your time in Yosemite was amazing!
Zeke was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledeable and answered all of the questions our children had. The sky was beautiful and moon-less so the stars were really bright. He made hot chocolate for everyone that wanted it. The telescope that he brought was really neat too and we were able to see a galaxy. Worth it!
It was so great having you, thank you so much for coming!!
Our tour guide Zeke was awesome! Great views of the stars.
Hey Erica, It was so great having you and your family. Thanks for all your great questions, and hope you had a great trip home! All the best, Zeke
Great way to finished our day touring and exploring the park. The breathtaking scenery now highlighted at night.
We were so glad to have you :)
This was such a neat experience for the end of a long first day in Yosemite. We were offered chairs, or blankets to sit on, and hot cocoa. Our guide was friendly, accommodating, great with children, and a good storyteller. Our guide took an image of two galaxies colliding, located in a constellation some of their stories were centered upon and sent them to us to keep. I definitely recommend this to anyone, whether you’re going to Yosemite as a family, traveling solo, or with friends.
Hey Miyuki, Thank you for the kind words and it was so great having you!
Zeke was a wealth of information of the night sky to galactic portions. Not only over Yosemite but worldwide. Watching the sky grow dark in the meadow with the waterfall dimming in the foreground was perfect. Our small group was fully engaged and help add to the knowledge that Zeke shared. It was a perfect way to end our already amazing visit to Yosemite. Thank you Zeke
Hey Gloria, It was so great having you and Moses! You were both a pleasure to talk to. I will definitely have to check out Zeke's coffee as soon as I get a chance ;) Safe travels home!
This was an incredibly intimate experience and worth the price. Zeke is a great storyteller, conversationalist, and we really enjoyed the laser he used to point out the stars and constellations. His assistant, Lexi, was also very charming and sweet. One major highlight was how accommodating he was with my now fiancé. He filmed the proposal in front of the beautiful Yosemite Valley waterfalls! We’ll never forget this.
Hey Abi, It was such a pleasure having you, and we all felt honored that you shared your special night with us. Safe travels, and hope to see you next time you come to Yosemite!
Zeke is an awesome guide and very nice person. He is knowledgeable, helpful, entertaining and made the experience very enjoyable. I would book other adventurers with Zeke. Below are 2 picture from right before the stargazing as Zeke suggested we check these areas out while waiting for dark.
Hey Tammy, It was such a great time exploring the park with you and Scott. Can't wait to meet the grandkids if you ever end up bringing them out this way!! All the best, Zeke
