Good experience for our grandchildren and our guide Matt(?) was great interacting with them. The views through the telescopes were amazing and the cushions for stargazing were phenomenal.





Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and will take you on a journey through our sky. Learn to find north and the location of our seasonal triangles, constellations and planets. Using high-powered laser pointers, we will provide you an entertaining and scholastic experience, with stories about ancient civilizations, Greek mythology, and the evolution of the Cosmos. Our telescopes are operated with a keypad and are as easy to use as sending a text. Telescopes are pre-programmed with our object list for the night. Pressing one button on the keypad moves the telescope to the next object. We regularly view the following types and classes of objects: Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Double and Binary Stars, Planets, Earth’s Moon, Globular Clusters, Comets, and more. Depending on timing, the International Space Station (ISS) and Starlink trains can be seen passing overhead.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:04 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $200 per person for this Palm Springs experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 5:30 PM and 8:45 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our observation site is in a remote location with NO cell service or bathroom facilities. You will get detailed directions upon booking. It is crucial to have detailed directions downloaded before heading out. TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 176 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Stargazing Joshua Tree.
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Good experience for our grandchildren and our guide Matt(?) was great interacting with them. The views through the telescopes were amazing and the cushions for stargazing were phenomenal.
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I am still thinking about it days later!
Excellent presentation. Guides were very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions that came up. Found the whole thing very informative and fascinating. Extremely well done. Highly recommend.
This is amazing! Educational in a fun hands on way... The seats are very comfortable, but it does get cold, so bring blankets... They serve tea/hot cocoa... It is beautiful. They are knowledgeable and fun... We loved it - and will do it again!
Do it! It’s terrific!! One on one experience with guides, look through different telescopes, would do it over for sure!!
Matt and the two other guides were very knowledgeable. Matt's presentation was not only interesting, but also entertaining. His knowledge was further displayed as he answered numerous questions. Cushions and blankets were provided to lay on and observe the laser pointer presentation of the zodiac star formations. The presentation was broken up by two sessions to view interesting constellations and stars through several telescopes that were set up. During all sessions, questions were encouraged and answered. On the negative side, in my opinion the "venue" was lacking compared to other stargazing I have done. The location still had a little too much light pollution. Nonetheless, its a viable alternative if you're in the area.
Absolutely LOVED this experience!! Matt and Amanda were fabulous hosts. We had a perfect night. Even though it was over 100 degrees during the day, I am very glad that I still wore jeans and brought a sweater. The photos turned out amazing! It was a little pricey, but truly worth every penny and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
We are over the moon! Thank you so much for the positive feedback and advise on dressing warm. It can feel extra chilly after the heat of the day! We can't wait to have you out under the stars again soon!
The experience was top notch! Very professional, informative and highly organized. The luxury stargazing experience is worth it - the Yogibo loungers were comfortable and helped alleviate neck pain from looking up for an extended period. A great group of people running the program. I highly recommend.
Thank you for joining us MaryAnn! Great stargazing starts with a comfortable way to view the stars over an extended period of time. We're thrilled you enjoyed our body-conforming Yogibo bean bags! Thank you for sharing your feedback!
If you are thinking about doing it this is your sign to book. Both of our facilitators were knowledgeable and warm. If you have to be in the middle of no where with strangers this is important. I felt comfortable and I had an amazing time.
Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your feedback! It can be scary to venture into remote areas for optimal viewing conditions. We are thrilled to hear our guides were inviting and warm to put your mind at ease. We hope to see you again soon!
It is accomodating whether you know nothing or a lot about astronomy. The hosts are very knowledgable and they make it an incredible experience rich with information and pictures in an efficient amount of time. I am so happy that I went!
We are so happy you joined us under the stars! Thank you for sharing a stellar evening with us. We hope to see you again soon!
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