Lake Tahoe: Stargazing at Ritz-Carlton with Tahoe Star Tours

 

Tahoe Star Tours at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe (photo: @Ritz-Carlton)

 

This summer enjoy a unique astronomy experience with Tahoe Star Tours at its newest mountainside viewing venue, Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe. On Friday evenings June 19 through September 4, award winning amateur astronomer Tony Berendsen, owner of Tahoe Star Tours and president of the Northern Nevada Science Coalition, will lead guests on an informative exploration of the night sky. The event begins with a greeting and orientation, followed by stargazing using high-powered Celestron telescopes and binoculars. There will be plenty of comfortable seating, outdoor heaters and blankets and continuous cocktails served by the impeccable Ritz-Carlton staff.  An optional barbeque buffet can be purchased for an additional charge. Early reservations are encouraged; tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.

 

There is no self-parking at the Ritz-Carlton; only valet parking. Guests can park in the Northstar Village Parking Lot and take the Highlands Gondola from the Village to the resort where they will be greeted, checked in for the tour, and led to the function.

 

2015 Schedule
Friday 6/19, 6/26: Saturn and Jupiter Split the Sky
Friday 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31: Dolphin in the Cosmic Ocean
Friday 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28: Dwarf Planets in the Microscope
Friday 9/4: Tribute to Carl Sagan

 

More Information: Tahoe Star Tours at Ritz-Carlton
Location: Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, CA
Phone: 1-800-GO-NORTH
Time: 8:15pm to 10:30pm
Cost: Adults - $35.00; Children 12 & Under - $20.00