Our family really enjoyed our time with Alex on a recent stargazing tour. We could tell he was really passionate about the cosmo and the history of the land and people of this region. He is full of information and a great storyteller. Our group ranged from 8 years old to people in their 80s with different astronomy backgrounds and Alex was able to keep it engaging and entertaining for everyone. My 8 year old is now planning his science fair project from something that he learned from Alex! It's important to be flexible as weather doesn't always cooperate. We thought we had the perfect plan since it was new moon but it turned out to be cloudy and windy on most of the nights we were in Moab. Alex tried his best to reschedule us for the better forecasted days and he chose a spot that was shielded from the winds. There were still some clouds on the night we went but he shuffled his plans aroundto show us things that were not covered. We saw star clusters, nebulas, and planets on his telescope but the highlight was seeing Jupiter and its moons high resolution. He was patient and gave everyone time to adjust their eyes on the telescope to made sure everyone saw each object. He encouraged questions and comments so it was engaging. I would definitely do this again next time if I had even more time in Southern Utah. read more

Fantastic experience. We saw stars, galaxies, clusters and planets. For my planet-obsessed autistic 7-year old, this was a wonderful experience. It helped also that we were out in the desert and could walk away from the group when things got overwhelming. Our guide did a wonderful job of incorporating her and accommodating her. Our guide had an extensive knowledge of the night sky: stars, astronomy and astrophysics. He has a true love for what he does and that showed in his presentation. Everyone got as much time as they wanted looking through the telescope. It was set up with an auto tracker and he provided a stool that allowed everyone to look through it comfortably. For my daughter, the highlight was also the finale - a certain large planet that she loves. Highly recommended. read more

We highly recommend trying Alex for an astronomy program just a short drive from Moab. He selected a good night and location to see more stars than I've seen before. We saw the Milky Way, satellites and shooting stars. Alex's telescope and his knowledge gave us opportunities to see star clusters, Saturn w/gas rings and moons, and nebula w/gases and dust. We feel challenged to look into astronomy even more! read more

After meeting Alex & following him to the viewing site we all circled up around his high-powered computerized telescope. He provided all with a plethora of knowledge & history of the celestial bodies above. The Milky Way, shooting stars & planets we observed were absolutely beautiful. He captivates the group by sharing stories of history while incorporating his own personal expertise after years of this work. Astronomy is obviously his passion which will speak for itself in his presentation. If you want someone knowledgeable & not out for the mighty dollar book with Red Rock Astronomy! You won't regret it!! read more

It's a must do if you're in Moab! You cannot get a better guide than Alex, who is both extremely knowledgeable and personable. All information is communicated very clearly at the time of reservation, and the group size is kept at 10 to ensure everyone gets amble viewing time (through the telescope). Not only was the tour well organized, Alex was also a great story teller and in a way "teacher". You will leave with not only a great deal of knowledge, but also a tremendous spark of curiosity to learn more on your own about topics covered in the tour. Highly recommended! (Photo taken with my crappy phone, but be sure that the night sky view is unparalleled and indescribable in words or by any photos) read more

Moab RedRock Astronomy - Photos do not do justice to what we witnessed. The beauty of the sky was unparalleled. We saw the beautiful Milky Way! - A photograph capturing a night sky filled with stars, with no visible ground, landscape, or objects. The sky appears dark, and the stars are scattered across the scene, highlighting celestial visibility during a clear night. - Tours Near Me

Unfortunately we didn't get to go on our Astronomy tour with Alex due to bad weather, but I really appreciated how communicative he was throughout the booking process and then later with keeping us informed about the weather. I'd definitely book this tour again if we come back to Moab. read more

We were looking for stargazing in Moab and stumbled across Alex's tour, and it was a highlight of our visit! We booked our reservation well in advance (group sizes are capped at 12 people/session, making for an intimate stargazing experience). With the smoke from the wildfires this summer, we were concerned we wouldn't be able to see anything, but Alex found us a great spot at Dead Horse Point State Park. We waited about 15 min after driving to the viewing point so Alex could make sure we'd have a good experience (otherwise he would have sent us home, without charging us). Alex gave us a great experience! He gives a great mix of astronomy background and storytelling of the significance of each star/nebula/planet that is viewed. Group sizes are kept small so each person can spend a good minute at the telescope taking in each object in the sky - it really felt like we learned a lot and got to take our time. He encourages and welcomes questions, and was very engaging even though we were up well past our bedtime after hiking all day in the dessert. Fantastic experience, highly recommend! read more

This is the best program Utah has to offer. Highly recommend, Alex is knowledgeable and passionate about astronomy, his style of teaching reminds me of Carl Sagan's book and the documentary Cosmos. No matter if you have interest in stars, you should give this one a try. Mind-blowing to see the star clusters, Andromeda galaxy and planets, and learn about the supernova event in history! Thank you Alex! read more

My friend and I were in Moab for a few days and wanted to do a stargazing tour. Unfortunately, our visit aligned with the dreaded moon-out. The moon's light was too strong to see many of the features of the night sky. Moab Astronomy Tours with Crystal was doing a moon viewing tour that explores the moon and it's features which I almost booked. However... Luckily the last night we were in town Moab Red Rock Astronomy with Alex was able to get a tour setup before the moonrise. The tour was happening just as the moon-out cycle was coming to an end. We confirmed the tour through email and received instructions from Alex to print out and bring with us. There isn't good cell phone reception in Moab, so be sure to print out the instructions before going. Also, Alex collects payment at the tour in cash, so maybe stop at the ATM prior to the tour. On the evening of our tour, the tour met at a parking area on the edge of town. Once everyone had assembled in the parking lot, Alex stepped out of his vehicle to briefly say hello and explain that we would be following him to an area outside of town to do the viewing. The drive was about 20 minutes on the highway towards Dead Horse Point. The entire route is paved. The tour site has an outhouse and decent sized parking area. Depending on the time of year your tour is, bring a blanket, warm clothes, snacks, water, etc. We did our tour in late March. Although we dressed warm and brought a blanket, it did get chilly and I found myself wishing I had worn a step-up in the warmth of the gear that I had on. Still, we had fortunately brought a blanket which helped. After getting to the site, you walk a very short distance (about 30 feet) to where Alex sets up the telescope. You are able to bring your backpacks with you to the telescope. There was no need for a flashlight as you are only walking a few feet outside the parking area. Alex provided folding chairs to sit in around the telescope so there is no need to bring those with you. Alex himself is a bit of a character, but friendly and great with kids. He was always willing to answer questions or find something in the night sky that you specifically wanted to observe. Our tour group was fairly small. There were two families with kids, myself, and my friend. Smaller groups would be ideal for this tour as it takes a bit of time to view the objects through the telescope. After things are setup, Alex gives a brief introduction. We explored the night sky with the use of the naked eye locating some of the features we could find. These included the big dipper, north star, passing satellites, and space junk streaking across the night sky. We got lucky and found the International Space Station which could be briefly seen. It was truly amazing to look up and see the stars with very little city light pollution. The countless stars seemed to shine so brightly! The brightest I had ever seen them. Eventually, Alex locates several objects inside the telescope and the group took turns viewing these while Alex explained some details. Things we were able to observe included other galaxies and a nebula. Unfortunately, other planets were not in the correct position for us to view them. Still, we made some interesting observations and learned a few things along the way. Our tour lasted about 75-90 minutes once we got to the parking area. Depending on the time of year you do the tour, you might be getting back to Moab after the restaurants and grocery stores are closed. So pick up dinner before you head on the tour. I think the tour might be a bit unexciting for younger children. However, pre-teens and older would all probably find the tour interesting. If nothing else, it was just great seeing the night sky with the stars shining so strongly. If the tour sounds like it might not work for you, it's completely fine to just head out to the desert and spend some time away from town observing the night sky. Stargazing can be fun even without a telescope. You'll be surprised at what you can see after your eyes acclimate to the night. Enjoy! read more

Alex was terrific! We had a great time and learned a lot from him. WELL worth the adventure!

Alex was great! He communicates effectively and often prior to the trip. He was on time to meet us, set up a comfortable viewing area. He used great equipment and definitely knew his stuff. He also incorporated awesome stories into his tour of the sky. It went longer then I expected making it tough for our 4 kids;(didn't get back to RV site until 12:30am). All in all, a wonderful experience and one I'd do again! read more

Our teenage sons loved seeing the wonders of the night sky through the high powered telescope. They both really enjoyed the science behind the tour read more

Excellent, fun, educational stargazing! Though we had the misfortune of overcast skies, they drove out and met us and offered to move our stargazing evening. Just seeing this cool vehicle pull up was thrilling. The guide was extremely knowledgeable even in discussing which major astronomical features were visible through the cloudcover. We will definitely book another stargazing event when we're in Moab next! read more

My wife signed us both for a night of stargazing April 2016 and it was an extraordinary experience. I can't remember being in a place where the sky was so dark we were able to see satellites flying by! Alex is very knowledgeable and has high quality equipment, he explained what we were looking at, and astounded us with the things we saw. It can get really cold at night so dress accordingly. Blankets and chairs are provided or you can bring your own. read more

When I asked about star gazing in Moab, a couple of people recommended, "just look up!" While that's one way, I have to say that I highly recommend calling Alex at Red Rock Astronomy. He created a wonderful evening in Dead Horse Point State Park, that was exquisitely beautiful, quiet, and STARRY!!!! Besides bringing a powerful telescope, blankets, and chairs, he brought his passion and sense of humor! He was engaging and the evening was educational as well as entertaining. Give Alex a call today! You'll be so glad! read more

Alex lugged a bunch of high quality equipment to a good viewing spot, explained what we were looking at, and astounded us with the things we saw. His equipment is so good we not only saw the moons of Jupiter, but one moon was casting a shadow on the planet, and we could make it out!! Alex always answered his phone, was very nice, and showed up on time. read more

What a great way to see the stars! Most of us live in high light-pollution areas and never see more than a few stars at night. Our guide, Alex, took our family to the top of a mountain for optimum viewing. I haven't seen the Milky Way in years! Alex is part teacher, part entertainer. We learned a lot and much of it was backed up with turns at his high-powered telescope. If you're in Moab or at Arches National Park, it's a must do. read more

This was an extraordinary experience. Alex took us to a beautiful spot to go stargazing. I can't remember being in a place where the sky was dark enough to be able to see this many stars. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and generous with his experience, and we saw some pretty amazing stuff through his telescope - including a spectacular view of Saturn. We loved it. read more

My family and I signed up for a night of stargazing with Alex. 3 smaller kids between 8 and 13) and my wife and I. The sky was partly cloudy and Alex was unsure if the clouds would break allowing us to watch the heavens that night. He quickly offered that if we cannot see anything, he would not charge us. I thought that was class act and it spoke highly of Alex and his unique business. Nonetheless, Alex led our group caravan out near Dead HorsePoint State Park as that is a very dark area. His choice in locations was excellent. We spent some time chatting as a group asking questions about stars, galaxies and Moab and the surrounding area. Alex is very well versed in the aforementioned topics. His telescope and lenses are top shelf and once the clouds broke, we were able to view Saturn, Jupiter and several small galaxies, some of which were in the process of colliding with each other. My kids really enjoyed the event, especially the Q&A that Alex led, he did a great job engaging the younger ones. We saw the sp read more