Star Clusters

Peter Lipscomb, an astronomer who has spent his entire life studying night sky will be your host. Peter runs Astronomy Adventures and gives his guests tours of the night sky, bringing those childhood memories of the Milky Way and Orion to life. He explains what you see in a down-to-earth way that is understood easily and tells you exactly what you are seeing. What you do see on the tour depends on the time of year that your take the tour. The night sky is an ever-changing entity – a living thing that moves constantly.

Nebula

First, you will see a very broad view of the sky. Then, slowly, Peter brings the special jewels into focus through the use of binoculars and telescopes. Each person on the tour gets a close-up view of wonders such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. You’ll see things in the sky that you knew existed but had never seen with the naked eye. Peter will explain the latest scientific findings on these objects and help you better understand the marvels that exist beyond Earth’s boundaries.

The human eye is not good at deciphering dim objects. What you will see on Peter’s tour is spectacular. Galaxies and nebulae will take on an ethereal quality, while you gasp in delight at the color of stars and planets. Imagine the thrill of looking at Saturn’s rings through a telescope. It’s a truly miraculous sight that will bring you closer to nature.

Peter’s Guided Night Sky Tours last as long as people as interested. On average, this is approximately two hours.

Be sure to bring along warm clothing and dress in layers, because the New Mexico air gets chilly after nightfall. You will want to be comfortable during the tour in order to enjoy the spectacular sights.

If you’re looking for an out of this world experience, I highly recommend that you drop by Astronomy Adventures: Guided Night Sky Tours. It’s located at 1710 Alameda Street, Unit 8, Santa Fe, New Mexico. For more information or to book a tour, give Peter a call at 1-505-577-71411.