Peter is just incredible! He shares his lifelong passion of stargazing with the rest of us. My husband and I had a great evening out at Dark Site looking at stars, galaxies, and planets. What a complete thrill it was to get to see Saturn and her rings with my own eyes. Peter is so engaging and what an amazing memory he has for names (even in the dark)! Would absolutely go out for another evening of looking at the Cosmos with Peter the next time we find ourselves in Santa Fe. read more

Peter is an amazing host with a knack for education. He was able to break down very technical concepts to help our group understand how astronomers of the past were able to form their scientific theories. He also spent a significant amount of time answering my questions about how to break into the hobby, and even recommended local astronomy clubs in my area. If you have any interest in space and have a couple hours to spare, this experience is one of a kind. read more

What a wonder awaits if you spend a couple of hours with Peter exploring the stars and what lies beyond. I have been to observatories and Planetariums before. This is nothing like that. This is a hands on, eyes in telescope and learning adventure. Peter regales you with interesting facts and figures for well over 2 hours. He started with a brief orientation of significant constellations and well known stars and then started focusing in on the rest of the galaxy and the galaxies beyond ours. What is equally impressive is that he could remember everyone's name -- even in the dark. We started at 8pm with a discussion about nebula and supernovas. Using his 20" telescope, everyone took turns to see them. While some were viewing, he continued to talk, providing information that was not only interesting, but educational and he did it with humor, making it relevant and what's more, he made it a fun outing. Its cold in January. Wear warm clothes and have extra layers available. Top notch, and a most memorable evening that will last a lifetime. read more

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My wife and I had so much fun with Peter on his Astronomy Adventures tour. We learned much more than expected. Peter is incredibly engaging, funny and very smart. I would highly recommend this for pretty much people of all ages although it was geared toward a more mature audience with his in-depth discussions of nebulae, star clusters and the like. read more

This was awesome....Peter is a fun, energetic and lovely guy that has such a passion for astronomy. We were able to see distance galaxies, Venus, nebulas, Jupiter and the moon 85x magnified...felt like you could touch it. It's a unique experience and one well worth your time. Go in with an open mind and read a bit about galaxies, stars and nebulas so you have more of an understanding. It's a lot to cram in 2 hours but Peter does a good job. Tip: download the stargaze app before do you go so you can find some constellations while you wait. :) read more

We enjoyed the our 2 hours with Peter and I learned a bunch. Peter is a great storyteller and made astronomy really interesting to someone who is not super interested in it to begin with. I really enjoyed seeing the craters on the moon, jupiter's rings and moons, and the stellar nursery. I also liked learning about supernovas and nebulas! I was really entertained for the full "Sky tour". My one request would be some more astronomy 101 for someone who just doesn't know much- like how to spot the different constellations, etc. read more

This was a great time and definitely enriched our time in Santa Fe! Thank you Peter!

This was an amazing experience with Peter. We had cloudy, overcast skies to begin with ... but he was willing to wait it out and we had some fantastic views in the end. Our twelve-year-old daughter (an astronomy buff) was transfixed. He was great at keeping us engaged while waiting for the skies to clear. Highly recommend! Can hardly wait to do this again! Michelle read more

A must do when visiting Santa Fe. Peter does an amazing job explaining astronomy concepts and being a great host. I never thought I would get to see a Nebula or a galaxy with a telescope. read more

We have done stargazing on other trips and this one was okay. We only got to see 6 objects, including the moon, in about 2 hours. Some of that was because it took a while for the clouds to dissipate but also because there was too much background info. More planets, galaxies, nebulae, etc. and less of the history lesson would have been better. This might be worthwhile if you or your kids have never been stargazing before but if you have, spend your time and money on other attractions in Santa Fe. read more

Peter was a great astronomy guide and you can tell he knows his stuff! The sky was a mess when we first arrived but quickly cleared. The telescope was incredible! We were able to see key planets, nebulas and even saw some space junk fly by. Pretty cool! read more

We had such a great time on this excursion. Peter was very easy to work with and helped us reschedule when we were rained out. We saw fascinating things, topography of the moon, rings around Jupiter, it was educational and fun. It is too bad that our night was cloudy, but Peter took care of us. I would say to bring a coat and maybe a blanket. It gets cold in the desert when the sun goes down. Next time we are in Santa Fe, we will be doing this again. read more

Our evening with Peter Lipscomb and Astronomy Adventures was outstanding! Peter is knowledgeable and engaging. He has created and refined a rich experiential astronomy evening for his guests. The location of the Dark Sky Observing Site allows for a true New Mexico experience beyond the more traditional tourist opportunities. Peter framed our telescope observations with facts and theories of stars, planets, the moon, galaxies and nebulae we viewed. His telescope - an outstanding, impressive instrument. In adition, the evening was socially rich with a chance to meet people from around the nation. Take advantage of Astronomy Adventures - it will be one of our most memorable experiences. read more

Peter was an amazing guide to the sky. Entertaining and knowledgeable, he kept the entire group enthralled through the whole experience. The best part of the adventure for us was seeing Saturn (rings and all) through his telescope. If you're visiting Santa Fe or the surrounding area, I highly recommend joining Peter for a night of stargazing - you won't regret it. read more

When you first come across the clearing with chairs set up in the moonlight you get chills, and it gets better from there. The dark site is extraordinary, the vast number and brilliance of the moon and stars and planets as I've never seen them. Peter started by telling us that we see the same sky as our ancestors, unlike the earth that is constantly changing. He brought the history of the early native peoples to life by explaining how they lived, planted and navigated with the stars (e.g., tracking the movement of the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters, what the Zuni call the seed stars, to determine when to plant in the spring). We saw shadows and craters on the surface of the moon, nebulae--his explanation of the star nursery where they're formed and the cycle of a star from birth to destruction was fascinating-- and the Milky Way. My dad was an astronomy-loving history professor who recently passed away, and we scheduled this tour as a memorial to him. I mentioned this to Peter and he honored my dad with such a light hand and intelligent commentary. We had two teenagers in our party of adults who were enthralled. Peter is excellent at remembering names and varying his commentary to keep different ages engaged. None of us will ever look at the sky in the same way again. My daughter has started slipping out into the cold winter nights now to see if she can find the constellations she saw through the scope. All our reading, visits to museums and planetariums and watching Neil deGrasse Tyson didn't spark her interest like that magical night under the high desert sky. My only regret is that living out of state we never managed to get my dad out for a tour. He would have loved Peter's brilliant discussion and linking of history and astronomy. If you are on the fence, don't wait. Life is short, the earth and stars are wondrous and amazing, explore and learn all you can and take your family with you! read more

New Mexico is famous for its dark skies, and I wanted an opportunity to star gaze. Peter Lipscomb is a committed amateur astronomer with a very large telescope. For $35, we joined a few other people and got an over two hour long view of the skies outside Santa Fe: nebula, beautiful views of the planets (especially Jupiter with four moons). Peter gives clear, easily understood explanations of astronomical phenomena. This would be a fun night-time event for everyone, including kids, on a visit to Santa Fe. read more