Stargazing Winter Park

AstroTours.org has been excited to be in Winter Park to provide an out of this world astronomy experiences under Winter Park's exceptionally dark skies! Due to Winter Park's high elevation and lack of light pollution Winter Park is a stellar spot for astronomy.

The Milky Way above Mary Jane

We provide many astronomy experiences in Winter Park:

Private Programs:

AstroTours.org provides private programs and can provide an extra flair to your event in and around Winter Park at your location (in Empire, Winter Park, Grandby, and beyond). We have a portable observatory that can be set up anywhere. We can meet you in the driveway of your Airbnb for a private family program or set up at any event space. Company picnics, weddings, birthdays. Whatever your event may be our services can be hired out. AstroTours.org can add a side of astronomy to your event or be the main event with a private tour.

Stargazing Tabernash, An astronomy program set up in the drive way of an AirBnB in Tabernash

All Private events are unique therefore the service is built to fit the event. Please contact us at: Luke@AstroTours.org, (303).324.5831 or by clicking here to inquire about how Elevated Astronomy Tours might work for your event.

Winter Park Observatory, Stargazing at the top of the gondola at Winter Park Resort :

https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/wpguides#/experiences/29e6dfba-7330-456f-9d87-4afd3ceda505

An educational astronomy program for all ages located at the top of the Winter Park Resort Gondola. Tours start at sunset and last for 2 hours. The show explores the night sky with several large telescopes and a laser pointer. We will see and learn about planets, constellations, navigation, satellites, nebula, clusters, galaxies, maybe some shooting stars (if lucky), and our universe. Through telescopes we will get up close looks at these objects and take in their beauty with our own eyes. The tour takes place at the top of the gondola in winter park (small ~100yard walk required, snowshoes available upon request) where phenomenal sunsets and wildlife are often seen. Guests are provided with a red flashlight, comfy seating, and hot coco. Guests are encouraged to bring questions, wonderment, and warm clothing (it will get cold after sunset). Please be aware of weather, tour is subject to cancellation if it is too cloudy to see any stars.

Moon rise at the Observatory at the top of Winter Park

For General Information and to ask about private events at Winter Park feel free to reach out to Winter Park here: Email: WPGuides@WinterParkResort.com or wpinfo@winterparkresort.com or Guest Services - 970.726.5514

Stargazing Devil's Thumb Ranch

We host private star parties at Devil's Thumb Ranch and are currently working to expand to have regular programs there as well.

New Moon Donation Astronomy Tour in Winter Park

March 2nd

6:30-8:30

Join Tame Grand County (https://tamegrandcounty.org/) at Winter Park Resort for a free (donation accepted) astronomy program. We will hike up to the telescopes and stop at the fire when we are done. Please RSVP 970-964-7959

Planetary Society's Day of Action March 8th, 2022

Join the Planetary Society on March 8, 2022, to advance key initiatives in space science, human exploration of deep space, and planetary defense. Participants will receive discounts and even free Astro Tours!

Did you watch "Don't Look Up" or have you been excitedly observing the progress probes like the James Webb Telescope have been making? Then you might be the perfect advocate for space! Projects like protecting out planet from comets/meteorites, sending probes to touch the sun, or rovers to Mars are only possible with public interest in space. So help the Planetary Society (a nonprofit dedicated to space headed by Bill Nye) show that there's interest in these programs.

The easiest way to do this is to sign on to their PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTION ON MARCH 8TH it's free and easy. Adding your name to the pledge lets the planetary society show congress there's serious public interest in space they will also send you training materials, talking points, and instructions so you’ll be ready to advocate locally for space.

PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTION ON MARCH 8TH

If you live in the United States and have time on March 8th to directly engage your congressional representatives to advocate for space you can REGISTER FOR THE 2022 DAY OF ACTION it costs 30$ (20$ for students), and you must be a US Citizen. Registering means you will advocate directly by participating in virtual meetings with members of Congress and their staff. The Planetary Society will provide training, schedule your meetings, and prepare key talking points. Participants provide their passion for space and desire to make a difference. Due to COVID-19 and the U.S. Congress's ongoing restrictions on in-person visits, the 2022 Day of Action will once again be a virtual event over zoom.

REGISTER FOR THE 2022 DAY OF ACTION

To sweeten the deal Astrotours.org will be providing 5$ off Boulder tours this spring to anyone who pledges to take action and a Free Boulder tour this spring to anyone that registers and participates in the day of action. Just let us know when you book! (offer for tours in Boulder only must e done prior to booking)