ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

Under the
Perseids
CAPTURE. EXPLORE. BE INSPIRED.
August 13, 2026 · Mosca, CO · 8:30 PM MT
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Choose Your Night

Experience either the peak of the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower, capture Astrophotographs in a Bortle Class 2 guided by professional Maggie Martin - or do it all!

Astrophotography Workshop
Come home with the shot
Hands-on instruction from Maggie Martin of Colorado Astrophotography — the same techniques behind the photo at the top of this page. Only 10 camera spots available.
$600 per camera (up to 2 people)

Only 10 camera spots for the workshop — split it two ways and it's $300 per person.

General Viewing
Watch the sky come alive
Guided stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the U.S., led by our Director of Astronomy. No experience or equipment needed — just show up and look up.
$99 per person

Meet Your Guides

Nerissa Valdez
General Viewing · Kosmos Director of Astronomy
Nerissa Valdez
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Maggie Martin
Astrophotography Workshop · Colorado Astrophotography
Maggie Martin
A Denver-area astrophotographer whose work has captured the Milky Way, meteor showers, and the night sky across Colorado — including a night spent right here at Kosmos.

What You Could Capture

Every photo below was taken in a single night, right here at Kosmos, by Maggie Martin.

Meteor through the dome windowMilky Way through the dome windowRed meteor over the domeMoon and dome compositeJacuzzi at twilightKosmos sunset

What's Included

Telescopes

Digital and Dobsonian telescopes for an up-close look at the cosmos.

Zero-gravity lounger chairs

Recline comfortably while gazing at the stars.

Binoculars

Wide-field, high-quality binoculars for stargazing.

Heated Clear Dome Access

Stay warm while surrounded by the night sky.

Safety Lighting

Low-impact lights to maintain night vision.

What to Bring

Warm Clothing

Jackets

Layered Attire

Blankets, etc.

What's Included:

Welcome Lounge visualization

Learn what to look for before the sky delivers it — a welcome visualization at the Kosmos Welcome Lounge.

Guided stargazing

Watch meteors streak past under some of the darkest skies in the U.S., guided by our astronomers.

Telescopes

Get eyes on Saturn's rings and deep-sky objects most people never see, through real telescopes.

Astrophotography instruction

Learn to capture what you're seeing, not just watch it go by — hands-on instruction from Maggie Martin.

Night sky history

Understand how sky-watchers have tracked meteor showers for centuries, long before telescopes existed.

Food truck

Refuel between sessions — Tacos La Toxica is on-site, available for purchase.

Astrophotography workshop co-hosted with

Choose Your Experience:

General Perseid Viewing
Welcome visualization + guided stargazing at the Perseids' peak
$99 per person
Astrophotography Workshop
Everything above, plus hands-on instruction with Maggie Martin — the techniques behind the shot at the top of this page
$600 per camera (up to 2 people)
Child Ticket
(Under 3)
Free
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Good to Know

The Night's Itinerary

8:30 PM
Welcome at the Kosmos Welcome Lounge — a visualization and brief learning experience on the Perseids, together as one group.
9:15 PM
Head out into the field. General Viewing guests continue guided stargazing; Workshop guests begin hands-on instruction with Maggie Martin.
~12:00 AM
The night wraps up — take home your photos, your certificate, and (for Workshop guests) the skills to do it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?
Warm layers — high desert nights get cold even in August — and closed-toe shoes. Workshop guests should bring their own camera capable of manual settings, plus a tripod if they have one.
What if it's cloudy?
This is a rain-or-shine event. We'll still hold the classroom and field portions of the astrophotography workshop, and everyone will still enjoy the Perseid shower — unless the sky is 100% cloudy.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Refunds are available within 24 hours of payment. After that, if your plans change or you need to cancel, the amount you paid keeps its full value as credit toward any future purchase at Kosmos — including other events or villa bookings.
Do I need astronomy or photography experience?
No experience needed for General Viewing. The Astrophotography Workshop is beginner-friendly — Maggie will walk you through camera settings from scratch.

The Perseids Peak Once a Year

Only 10 camera spots for the Astrophotography Workshop — and general spots go fast too. Reserve your night before August 13th.

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