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People of Earth!
We come
in peace...

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To Share Wonders of The Universe UNDER THE ULTRA-Dark Sky of Bryce Canyon.
The Dark Ranger® Mission is to improve scientific literacy, build enthusiasm for humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, and heighten awareness of the evils of light pollution. To that end, we offer enthralling and authentic stargazing experiences. Research our tour options in the "Book a Tour" drop-down menu above. Whether you are booking for a PhD or a preschooler, these are the reasons you should stargaze with the Dark Rangers:

  • Lots of BIG telescopes = more viewing & less queueing
  • Ultra-dark sky where Milky Way extends to the horizons
  • Artful and educational, LIVE space science shows
  • Constellation tours for cultural connections to the sky
  • Large and Small Private Tours
  • Astrophotography lessons & practice (private tours only)
  • Telescope test-drives (private tours only)
  • Unparalleled enthusiasm for sharing astronomy
  • AND much, much MORE.
Use the drop-down menus in the banner images at the top of every page to learn more and make your booking(s). 

BTW... if you have never heard the words "Microsoft" or "Amazon", drop-down menus are retro web design from when websites were functional tools with actionable content, written in complete sentences. Modern websites are scattered with misleading images and throw-away adjectives. That newer and inferior design forces you to call (like a Boomer) to get basic details, thus exposing you to up-selling tactics of a fast-talking "real person" who feigns impatience to trick you into making hasty decisions.

However, if you are a reader, everything is here. So take your time. And pay attention to the headings! Instead of being the typical untrustworthy sensationalism one should ignore, our garish colored headings (aka "headlines") can help even the laziest skimmer get the essential information about stargazing with us. 

Time lapse video of 2.5-hour long Summer Public Telescope Tour compressed to 30 seconds.

Despite Government Shutdown  National Parks in Utah Remain Open!

The State of Utah feels more strongly about welcoming tourists from around the world than they do playing brinkmanship politics. Therefore they have pledged to fund minimal services in the Federal National Parks within Utah.

What's more, October and November are the best months of the year to stargaze with the Dark Rangers® if you want to see all 2% of our galaxy that humanity has visual access to. This time of year, you can watch both the "Summer" Milky Way set in the west, followed by "Winter" Milky Way rise in the east!
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Map of the Milky Way: Because our galaxy is BIG, the best way to view it is from 100,000 light years away. But the Late Fall / Early Winter view from Dark Ranger Observatory is way more possible to obtain and almost as good!
"Few humans ever have, or ever will, see the Winter Milky Way."
- Kevin "The Dark Ranger" Poe

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Sagittarius Arm (aka Northern Hemisphere's "Summer Milky Way") best viewed from our Zero Gravity Chairs.
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Orion Spur (aka Northern Hemisphere's "Winter Milky Way") partially obscured by the BIG telescope.

Rebates for the REAL Influencers

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If you really think you're qualified to tell teachers how to teach, you should REALLY thank your teachers. - Dark Ranger Kevin
Hey K-12 public school teachers! Here's how you get your $42 rebate from DRTT. Book a tour with your educational email. Reply to our confirmation email with the URL of your teacher profile page on your accredited school's website. Your rebate will be issued after a successful telescope tour, if not sooner.

Yes, reservations are required.
That way we will know how many
telescopes to set up.
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The Dark RangersĀ®, are astronomers, dark sky advocates, and astronomy entertainers. Click on the photo to learn more about us.
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According to TripAdvisor We Are Among the Top-Ranked Telescope Experiences on Earth.
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