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
124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were surprised to see...
Dessie S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
2.00We were surprised to see that the “planetarium” was in a tent. We expected a building. We knew the telescope part would be outside. Unfortunately we didn’t read the part about standing for long periods. Perhaps having chairs in the other 2 tents would reduce the length of time standing. It was cloudy on our night so we couldn’t use the telescopes. The 2 year period to come back is great for locals but a partial refund would be nice for those who are on a once in a lifetime vacation and have no chance of returning.
Jasper Astronomy
Anita P,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great night and fun experience The presentation and dome was amazing All the individuals who presented were so informative
about a 40 minute video...
Lisa J,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00about a 40 minute video in small planetarium very close to main part of lodge that was relatively entertaining and close. nice activity on site that can entertain in bad weather. we did the tour after in daylight hours at 645pm and it was about 20 additional minutes of looking through 3 scopes at the sun and various other distant locations on surrounding mountains. It was something to do. Positives that it was so close and a good activity for kids without going too far.
Very educational but also very weather dependent if you want to see the northern lights.
Horace L,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00The experience is a scaled down version of what you would get at Griffith Park Observatory in Hollywood California, which is actually a big compliment. Seeing the northern lights is a long shot as its largely weather dependent, which rarely ever works out the one time you attend.
Jasper rafting rocks!
Michelle H,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a really fun experience for our large family group. The whole team was great!! They were super friendly and enthusiastic about what they did. You could tell they loved what they did and really made it a fun time. We are so glad we did it even though it ended up being a pretty chilly day. Shout out to Conner, Luke, Georgia, Ollie, Alley, and I’m not sure of the rest of the names but they were all great people!!!
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