Looking for an adventure this weekend?

 

  If you love the night sky, the Alien Research Center may be one of the best stargazing spots you’ll ever visit. Far from city lights and surrounded by

  wide-open desert, it’s the perfect place to slow down, look up, and reconnect with the universe.

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  So what is stargazing? It’s more than just looking at stars. Stargazing—also called amateur astronomy—is the simple joy of exploring the universe with your    own eyes. You don’t need fancy equipment. You can use your naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope to spot stars, planets, and constellations. And if you’re      really lucky… well, this is the Extraterrestrial Highway. You never know what might glide silently across the sky.

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  Have you ever seen the Big Dipper surrounded by millions of stars? At the Alien Research Center, all you have to do is step into the parking lot and look up.    The sky explodes with light. Stars you’ve never noticed before suddenly appear everywhere. It’s one of those “wow” moments that hooks you for life.

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  For the best view, leave the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and take the short drive to the Alien Research Center—the gateway to Area 51. Pack the kids,    bring a picnic, grab your camera, and make it an adventure. This remote desert location offers some of the darkest skies and clearest views you’ll

  find anywhere.

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  Plan to leave the city around 10 a.m. You’ll arrive near noon, giving you time to explore the store, walk the grounds, and even visit the back gate of Area 51.    About 30 minutes before sunset, set up your spot in our spacious 2½-acre parking lot. As the sun drops below the northwestern horizon, the sky begins

  to  change.

  Then it happens.  Stars slowly appear. The Milky Way stretches overhead. Planets glow. The universe opens up in a way you can’t see from the city.

  It’s quiet, peaceful, and unforgettable.

  This isn’t just stargazing—it’s an experience...A night you’ll talk about for years. 

 

  Don’t miss it.