People of Earth!
We come
in peace...
To Share The Wonders of Our Universe!
The Dark Ranger®  Mission is to improve scientific literacy, build enthusiasm for humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, and heighten awareness to the evils of light pollution. To that end, we offer enthralling 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  space science  shows for customizing  your tour
  • 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.
Time lapse video of 2.5-hour long Summer Public Telescope Tour compressed to 30 seconds.
Our NEXT SPECIAL EVENT
(1 night only)...

October 20, 2022, 8:00pm:
Orionid Meteor Shower

Join the Dark Rangers for what is likely to be the  best meteor shower of 2022. Sorry Perseids Meteor Shower, you are way to close to a full Moon this year. :-(

However, the Orionid Meteor Shower, which is caused by the debris field left behind from the famous Halley's Comet, will deliver 15 meteors per hour. As a bonus, Fall of 2022's "Parade of Planets" with all 5 outer planets plus Pluto visible in the same sky, will culminate on this night!
For all other NIGHTS, use "Book A Tour" drop-down menu in header above.
For these 1 NIGHT ONLY  Special Events, our refund policy must be less generous.  After clicking Book Now button read top of page for specifics.

Gunning Down Delta & Omicron

Read more about our COVID mitigations and face-masks-optional but recommended policy.
Private Tours in Northern Utah: Park City, Eden, etc.

Utah Has Become The Dark Sky State!

Southern Utah boasts 4 (Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Natural Bridges, and Hovenweep) of the 6 darkest places accessible by regular car in North America!  In total, 22 National and Utah State Parks have earned "Dark Sky" designations from the International Dark Sky Association, as have the communities of Torrey and Helper, Utah.

We the Dark Rangers® are among Utah's original dark sky champions  which is why we  sally forth from our Observatory to offer private tours around the state but especially in Northern Utah including popular destinations like Salt Lake City, Park City,  and Eden. 

If your Utah travel plans won't take you to us, near  Bryce Canyon National Park (where Utah's dark sky movement began in 2000)  consider booking us for a 1-night road show telescope tour in Northern Utah (available year round).
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Jupiter and Saturn (brightest dots at left) reflecting in the reservoir of Rockport State Park.
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Close-up of Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy over Bear Lake State Park
Yes, reservations are required.
That way we will know how many
telescopes to set up.
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The Dark Rangers®, are astronomers, dark sky advocates, and astronomy entertainers. Click on the photo to learn more about us.