Stargazing Adventure in Jordan

4.5 (234 reviews) Aqaba, Jordan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 120 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

RumSky is a world class observatory open for tourist visiting the magical Wadi Rum Area in Jordan.
Wadi Rum is one of rare places in the world where you can see thousands of sky objects due to low light pollution.
RumSky provides large telescopes to aid the stargazing experience.
Our professional astronomers will take you in one in a life time experience!

What's included

  • Group photo with time exposure technique highlighting sky objects
  • Presentation on Astronomy by a professional astronomer on a a large screen in a seated hall.
  • Seeing through large telescopes
  • Naked eye stargazing aided with a powerful laser by a professional astronomer
  • Transportation is provided free for most of the local camps. Check list
  • Water and soft drinks available at reasonable cost

What to expect

We start by picking up our guest from all the local camps in Disi Area around 7:45 Pm in winter. (Summer times change, please check with us). Don't worry we always pick you up after your dinner.
The adventure starts with a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a journey that sheds light on the cosmos.
As the presentation ends, we step out and begin our trek across the sky. We split our guests in 2 equal groups:
Group 1
Follow the light of the green laser surrounded by a candle track. A professional astronomer takes you around the night sky, explaining how to find directions in the night through the stars’ system.
Then explaining the daily and annual rotation of stars. We show our guests various constellations and horoscopes with the aid of the laser.
We explain ancient mythologies from various cultures. This session takes 35 minutes.
Group 2
Will spend time on large telescopes, computerized with GPS systems. They see various targets like: Galaxies, Nebulae, planets and its moons, etc.
The session is guided by another professional astronomer. This session takes 35 minutes. At the middle of the show. Group 1 and 2 switch.
At the end we take group photo with the night objects.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If you camp in Wadi Rum is not listed above please contact us
Please note we provide free pick up from all neighbouring camps. In case your camp is remote we can help in arranging transportation.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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