People of Earth!
We come
in peace...
To Share Wonders of Our Universe!
We offer the DELUXE stargazing experience featuring:
  • Lots of BIG telescopes = more viewing & less queueing
  • Expert telescope operators
  • Fun and funny laser constellation tours
  • A variety of hi-tech educational multimedia shows
  • Unparalleled enthusiasm for sharing astronomy
  • Model rocket workshops
  • Astrophotography lessons
  • AND  much, much, MORE.

Gunning Down Covid-19 !

Yes, we are still OPEN, but only because of  aggressive Covid-19 safety measures.   Among the ranks of the Dark Rangers® we have more degrees and minors in biological sciences, than we do in our other fields of academic  study (e.g. astronomy, physics, geology, and engineering).   We are as certain about this pandemic  being   a serious threat  as we are that  Earth is NOT  flat.

HI-TECH DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGY
We use to   Protexus's hydrostatic sprayers armed with sodium troclosene (NaDCC). Without being toxic to humans, this    is   a medical-grade anti-viral chemical, with longer potency,  than  even bleach (NaOCL).

FREE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Each  guest  is required to wear a face mask and gloves. We will provide if you forget, but better to bring your own, especially the gloves, as the nitrile gloves we provide tend to get cold. Until CDC/Utah Public Health declare an "all clear"  you will be required to wear both, while at the Dark Ranger Observatory.

ANTI-VIRAL ENVIRONMENT
At 7777 ft. elevation, our clean, thin, desert air offers little UV protection.  The closest star (our Sun), will give you a sunburn before 9am!  That natural disinfectant bathes our outdoor facility  everyday.  After sunset, Protexus wielding Dark Rangers will finish the job,  rending  "enveloped viruses" like Novel Coronavirus non-infectious. 

We also have PLENTY of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. :-)
Click here  for more details about these mitigation measures and our  Covid-19 cancellation options.
Our next Special event:

Jupiter & Saturn Conjunction:
December 21 (the Winter Solstice)
5-6 pm or 6-7 pm

Join the Dark Rangers® for a great view of our two greatest planets, Jupiter and Saturn - aligned tightly enough to be visible in the same eyepiece! They haven't been this visually close for over 300 years and won't be this close again until March 15, 2080.

On this special night, we will  start  early to maximize the amount of time and number of people who get to see this once-in-a-lifetime view. Click on the Book Now button at right and then choose either a 5pm or 6pm time slot.  NOTE:  After your 1-hr Jupiter & Saturn session. you are welcome to return at 8pm for a regularly scheduled  Winter Telescope Tour - no extra charge! Take advantage of 7-8pm as a dinner break. We will, thus the Dark Ranger Observatory will be closed for that hour.

This is also a night when renting one of our Zero gravity chairs might be rewarding (if you dress warmly enough) - a $10 add-on you can make at  when  booking.
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2 Planets and 11 moons visible in the same eyepiece! This is a simulated view of the actual positioning of all these objects as created by Sky Safari.
Yes, reservations are required.
That way we will know how many
telescopes to set up.
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