![]() Set at a scale of 1:250 million, the distance from Cloudcroft to the visitors centre in Sunspot is scaled to correspond to the distance between the Sun and the dwarf planet Pluto. The International Space Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of people around the world who have contributed to the quest for space.Īfter travelling through the logging area of Cloudcroft and the Lincoln National Forest, you will drive past the Sunspot Solar System Model. Its artifacts include authentic moon rock as well as rare replicas of the first man-made satellites, Sputnik and Explorer. The region was the cradle of America's space program and Alamogordo hosts a world-class museum devoted to the history, science and technology of space travel. In the morning, you will visit the nearby New Mexico Museum of Space History. There will be plenty of time for taking walks in the sand, photography, and learning about natural and cultural history.Īfter checking into the Fairfield Inn Alamogordo and enjoying dinner together, you will head back out to the White Sands National Park for some naked-eye stargazing with Abigail.ĭAY 4: NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY AND THE SUNSPOT SOLAR OBSERVATORY Followed by an 8-mile scenic drive through the dunes. The 275 square miles of glistening white sands and dunes of gypsum are an incredible site to see and you can venture out into the dunes and explore this special place.īegin your journey at the visitor's centre so you can better understand the rich ecosystem around you. ![]() In the late afternoon, you will travel to the unusually named town Truth or Consequences and check into the Holiday Inn Express, where you will enjoy the first of four talks from Abigail.ĭAY 3: EXPLORE THEN STARGAZE IN THE WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARKĪfter checking out, you will travel south-east 90 minutes into the White Sands National Park. You will venture into the Spaceport Operations Center and interact with Spaceport America crew members and the state-of-the-art fire station before stopping in front of the iconic gateway to the space terminal and its hangar. It’s the world's first commercial spaceport and includes numerous interactive exhibits. Then onto the Virgin America Spaceport USA for a guided tour. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. One of the world’s premier astronomical radio observatories comprising of 27 radio antennas spread over 22 miles that are able to detect extremely faint radio emissions from distant stars. Rising from the hustle and bustle of Albuquerque, you ascend one of America’s most stunning urban peaks, reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains where an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view awaits.ĭAY 2: THE VERY LARGE ARRAY AND SPACEPORT AMERICAīegin your day by driving south to marvel at the Very Large Array. Plus Abby will guide you on the stargazing opportunities, both in observatories and with the naked eye.Īfterward, head to Sandia Peak Tram Ride. The lectures will cover eclipses, black holes and astronomy. Throughout the tour, Abigail will give briefings and informal lectures in the evenings, during the coach journeys and whilst walking around the many amazing sites on the tour. Welcome to Albuquerque! After checking into the downtown Clyde Hotel, you will join your group, tour leader and accompanying expert Abigail Beall for a welcome lunch and introduction to the tour. Click here for full details.ĭAY 1: ARRIVE INTO ALBUQUERQUE, MEET THE GROUP AND ASCEND SANDIA PEAK We also have an 8-day eclipse tour starting in Texas. While visiting a range of observatories, museums and geological sites including Spaceport America, the Very Large array, White Sands National Park and three observatories. You will travel through the fascinating towns and cities of Albuquerque, Truth or Consequences, El Paso, Austin and San Antonio. Renowned astronomer Dr John Mason will also give talks and lead the eclipse experience day at an exclusive viewing location on a secluded ranch. Places are still available on our 8-day Houston total solar eclipse tourĮxperience a stunning total solar eclipse on 8 April 2024 and explore astronomical, space travel and geological sites across New Mexico and Texas, accompanied throughout by New Scientist astronomer and features editor Abigail Beall. Check out our Total Solar Eclipse tour departing Houston
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