Fall in Love with the Dark
Night Sky Tourist brings the night sky to life through immersive themed events, guides your navigation of the cosmos through naked-eye stargazing and telescope viewing, and introduces you to unique dark sky destinations through our podcast.
We are more than a stargazing company.
We aim to foster your relationship with the night sky as you fall in love with the dark.
Constellation Companion:
Your Guide to the Night Sky’s Greatest Stories
The night sky isn’t just stars. It’s a hunter, a queen, a bear chased forever across the heavens, and dozens of other characters with stories as old as human memory. Constellation Companion is your 32-page guide to finding them, and falling for the sky the way I did.
Learn over a dozen constellations, the stories behind them, and the practical skills that turn any night outside into something unforgettable. From tracking meteor showers to capturing the sky on your phone, this book meets you wherever your curiosity starts.
Themed Events
Witness the transformation of a desert twilight as the Full Moon rises and the stars appear. Gather with others for a meal cooked under starlight on a Cross-Quarter Day. Welcome the dawn of a solstice or equinox on a sunrise hike.
Our sensory-rich experiences are designed to connect you with nature and acquaint you with the night sky in the context of the Sonoran Desert landscape.
Our events are hosted in Fountain Hills, Arizona, a certified International Dark Sky Community.
Stargazing with the Star Dudes
The Night Sky Tourist Star Dudes turn your private party or corporate event into a night of cosmic discovery. Our amateur astronomers lead professional stargazing experiences with laser-guided tours of the constellations and deep space telescope viewing.
We are based out of Fountain Hills, Arizona, a certified International Dark Sky Community, and travel to other Phoenix East Valley locations.
We were the recipients of the Mayor’s Tourism Award at the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Gala.
Free Month-by-Month Stargazing Guide
When is the next meteor shower? Can I see Jupiter or Saturn? What constellations can I see this month? This month-by-month guide helps you track celestial events, spot planets with the naked eye, and navigate the changing night sky all year long. No equipment necessary.
Explore Further
Podcast
Discover extraordinary dark sky destinations and nighttime experiences, explore ancient cultural astronomy, and get inspired to protect natural darkness.
Blog
Don’t miss the biggest Dark Sky Festival Guide on the internet, discover why Venus had two names, and learn how the Earth wobbles and what that means for the North Star.
Speaking
You don’t need another boring speaker with a boring topic. Highly energetic and dynamic, Vicky Derksen will take your event from monotone to stereo.
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