The Universe
Is Waiting
Expert-guided stargazing tours in Mariposa, California — just outside Yosemite — where zero light pollution and zero-gravity chairs make the cosmos feel close enough to touch.
The Experience
Every Detail Designed for Wonder
Zero-Gravity Reclining Chairs
Lie back and lose yourself in the sky.
Ambient Soundscape
Curated music that deepens the wonder.
Laser Constellation Guide
Your astronomer traces the myths overhead.
Large-Aperture Telescope
See Saturn's rings. Jupiter's moons. Nebulae with your own eyes.
Our Tours
Choose Your Night Under the Stars
Private Telescope Session
An intimate deep-sky journey for up to 4 guests.
Group Astronomy Event
Hands-on demonstrations and multimedia storytelling under open skies.
Astrophotography Tour
Capture the Milky Way with expert guidance and all equipment provided.
Why Us
Why Dark Sky Mariposa
Certified Dark Sky Location
Mariposa sits in one of California's darkest corridors — minimal light pollution, maximum sky.
Expert Astronomer Guides
Every tour is led by a credentialed astronomer who makes the cosmos feel personal.
All Equipment Included
Telescope, zero-gravity chairs, astrophotography gear — bring only yourself.
The Setting
Where the Sierra Nevada Meets the Sky
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley, our site sits at 3,200 feet elevation — above the valley haze, under skies that reveal 2,500+ stars to the naked eye.
Guest Stories
What Our Guests Say
"I've never felt so small and so alive at the same time. The Private Session was transcendent."
Rachel T.
San Francisco
"Our group astronomy night was the highlight of our Yosemite trip. The laser constellation tour blew everyone's minds."
Marcus L.
Los Angeles
"I got my best Milky Way shot ever on the astrophotography tour. The guide was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate."
Diane K.
Portland
The next clear night is yours.
Tours run Friday – Sunday · Weather guarantee included