Stargazing, is enjoyment of the stars. Actually, it’s not just about stars, other objects visible in the night sky include galaxies (groups of billions of stars); planets (which orbit stars); and other rocky things flying around in space, like asteroids and comets.
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve provides unparalleled opportunities for star gazing, boasting pristine nighttime vistas of the moon, stars, planets, and deep-sky phenomena.
Our Stargazing sessions are normally about 40 minutes of travelling millions of light years in our universe, We will start with a brief explanation and we will show a movie about our universe and objects that we will see through telescope, it’s important for us to our guests know what they are looking through the telescope so we also give explanations about each object to make them familiar with night sky, solar system and deep sky objects like nebulae, star clusters and galaxies which they will see through the telescope. We will discuss about them and answer all your questions about astronomy and space. Also, as a very exciting activity you can try to capture photo of these objects (especially planets) using your mobile phone.
During session, you will learn how to navigate your way using the stars and constellations. Our guides are professional astronomy and space science communicators which you can discuss with about any idea you have about space, universe, time travel and more. The main thing we do on our stargazing sessions is bring the universe to you through our descriptions and through our telescopes.
Among the Best Places in the world to Stargaze
If you’ve spent your life looking up at the night’s sky from busy urban areas, be prepared for a surprise! Seeing the twinkly star-studded sky across the dark sky of Ras Al Jinz Turtles Resort is a real spectacle that you won’t forget in a hurry.
With less light pollution than the rest of the Countries around the world, Ras Al Jinz Turtles Resort are an astronomers’ and Astrophotography’s delight and offer a wealth of stargazing opportunities for all.
Did you Know?
Because of the light pollution, you might only see few number of stars ranged in between 10-20 stars with the naked eye in a town or city. However, away from street lights in Ras Al Jinz Resort, you can often see over5000 stars, deep sky objects – and even see our galaxy, the Milky Way, stretching across the sky.
Ras Al Jinz Star Gazing Session Fees
Omani guests (Please show ID upon check-in):
Omani Adult – 03 OMR Per Person.
Omani Child – (03 to 10 Years Old) will pay 2 OMR.
Child below 03 Years will be free of charge.
Oman residents’ guests (Please show ID upon check-in):
Resident Adult – 06 OMR Per Person.
Resident Child – (03 to 10 Years Old) will pay 2.5 OMR.
Child below 03 Years will be free of charge.
Tourist guests:
Tourist Adult – 9 OMR Per Person
Tourist Child – (05 to 10 Years Old) will pay 3 OMR.
Child below 03 Years will be free of charge.
Stargazing session is from 7:00 pm and non-in-house guests have to be in the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve by 6:30 pm. Please note that we adjust our sessions accordingly to assure it doesn’t interfere with the turtle watching.
- Please note that timings may change depending on the weather and the season. Kindly reconfirm prior to your arrival.
- Please contact Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve reservations department for individual bookings and Omani Nationals rates on:
+968 9655 0707
+968 9655 0606
Email: reservations@www.rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com
Safety Information
- Children must stay close to parents. While the observation site is just a few hundred meters from the hotel, it’s easy to become lost once separated from the group.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Flashlights, headlamps, and flash photography are not allowed, only if necessary. Flashlights and headlamps with red filter can be allowed.