Milky Way Photography in Arches National Park

4.2 (5 reviews) Moab, USA
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Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Learn to photograph the Milky Way in an internationally recognized dark sky park - a bucket list item for any photographer! I have traveled extensively in search of amazing photographic locations, and Arches National Park is magical after dark, with a wide variety of photographic locations to use as foreground subjects for the Milky Way.

What's included

  • instruction on how to capture the Milky Way with your DSLR or mirrorless camera
  • snack bars and/or trail mix, with gluten free options
  • I provide a cooler full of ice water to refill your reusable water bottles.
  • I do not provide cameras. I may be able to loan you my spare tripod if you don't have one.

What to expect

See and photograph the Milky Way!

After a crash course on the best camera settings to capture the Milky Way with your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), we will visit and photograph the Milky Way in at least two locations in Arches National Park, an internationally recognized dark sky park.

Note: during March thru May, the Milky Way does not appear until after midnight, so this wee hours tour is only available as a standalone tour during this time, and it will begin with a late night pickup. During the Fall, I only offer my combo sunset + night tour.

Note: group members that do not have cameras (or only have cell phones) can still enjoy this tour. If you live near a big city, you may never have seen the Milky Way like this!.

  1. Arches National Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I can pick you up at any hotel or campground in Moab, or meet you at the Moab Information Center or the Arches Visitors Center, if you prefer to drive yourself.

End point

I can pick you up at any hotel or campground in Moab, or meet you at the Moab Information Center or the Arches Visitors Center, if you prefer to drive yourself.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Kindly bring your own device: DSLR or mirrorless camera (capable of shooting at least 3200 ISO)
  • A wide angle lens: best results from a wide angle prime or zoom (somewhere in the range of 14mm to 35mm on a full frame, or 10mm-24mm with a crop sensor) that is capable of opening up to at least f/3.5 or lower.
  • A sturdy tripod
  • A headlamp or flashlight (one with a red setting is best)
  • Late model iPhones or other advanced cell phone cameras may be able to capture the Milky Way!
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor night vision

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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