Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the wonders of the night sky with our award-winning star-gazing tour package! Start your tour in the Planetarium Dome Theatre and explore local First Nations constellations, the Milky Way, and even the edge of the universe!
After leaving the planetarium, head outside for a guided tour of the Rockies' largest, most powerful telescopes. If the sky is clear, you can look through the telescopes and learn about the science behind the Northern Lights, how to photograph Auroras, and even get your hands on meteorites, a Moon rock, and a Mars rock! Enjoy a live, interactive experience with 4K “instant replays” of past live views if it's too cloudy.
This 1.5-hour experience is open to ages 4 and up, and children under 4 who are not permitted in the Planetarium Dome Theatre. If you don't see the stars due to cloudy skies, you can always return with our two-year "Rain Check" at no additional charge! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the night sky!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers that cannot stand for long periods of time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Q&A with our local Astronomy Guides
2 Year Rain Check
Admission to our Planetarium Dome Theatre and Telescopes Tour
Free Parking
Gratuities
Food and Drink
What To Expect
The Jasper Planetarium
Come experience the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve and North America's smallest town with us. Your tour starts at the Main Lodge of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, steps away from our 38-seat dome theatre. This unique experience is only available in Jasper, and it's more than a planetarium show—it's an interactive journey with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll get to explore the wonders of the night sky, from Indigenous constellations to the Aurora Borealis over mountain peaks, from views of Rocky Mountain glaciers from space to the edge of the universe and back. And don't forget to ask your guide questions after our descent back to Earth! Experience all of this and more from the comfort of a climate-controlled dome theatre.
The Jasper Planetarium
Come and explore the night sky with us! Put on your warmest clothes and join us outside the Planetarium to get an up-close and personal look at some of the most powerful telescopes in the Rocky Mountains. When the skies are clear, we'll provide guided viewing through our telescopes. Even if it's cloudy, you'll still get to see 4K replays of the views we capture during clear nights. Plus, you'll learn all about the science behind the Northern Lights, get tips on photographing Auroras, and have the chance to get your hands on a Moon rock, and even a Mars rock! Don't miss out - join us to explore the night sky!
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Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour
Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A starry night needed
Emma S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was very much aimed at children. We picked a cloudy evening so not much to see. The set up could be smarter. It seemed a bit shabby. The staff are lovely and enthusiastic. A wonderful location if you pick al cold clear night
Very technical - included...
Eleanor L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very technical - included First Nations information and stories. The telescope view of Saturn and its rings was awesome!
Rude and not what I expected
Viki C,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
1.00Our email confirmation told us to come 10 minutes prior to our time. We were actually that 10 minutes late due to Elk being on the highway and traffic being stopped. The instructions were not clear on where to check in. We asked a staff person where our activity was and he showed us. We did walk in after they had just started. The narrator asked our names. Told us we were too early for our scheduled time and we should leave until our 9:45 pm time. There were possibly 6 people in a pop up tent made to be a planetarium. He asked a gentleman and his young son to stop whispering and leave. My reservation were for 9:00 pm on my email confirmation.. I did find the actual planetarium “check in” site and inquired as to time and our being dismissed. I was told unfortunately my reservation was for 9:45 pm so if I didn’t mind waiting for the 9;45 pm session I could go. We left and went back to our hotel. I can’t say if the actual presentation is good or not. I can say it is not in a planetarium but a tent with a slide show. Definitely not what I thought I was paying $279.00 for 4 people for.
The beginning of the tour...
Jeanne H,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00The beginning of the tour in the Planetarium was very interesting and informative. However, when our group went outside with all the other groups to use the telescopes, it was very unorganized. It is totally dark with people all around and you're told to follow a certain person ( if you can see or find them).
Disappointed
Dixie T,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
2.00Maybe I’m jaded because I was disappointed in this “Planetarium.” It was a tent outfitted with a projector. I left after a half hour with the following telescope event because it just wasn’t what was advertised. I should’ve paid attention to the negative reviews. Wildly overpriced!
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