The stars around Torrey, Utah are absolutely beautiful! The couple who handled the tour (husband drove and talked, wife took pictures and talked) were very pleasant. When we first arrived to photo area, the clouds were covering the Milky Way; however, they spent time talking about other constellations, and we were fortunate that the area mostly cleared enough for our pictures. The pictures turned out really good. My only change would be that I wanted to go to a mountaintop to feel closer to the stars. We basically went to a road near their house where they had set up to photograph. I realize that they know the area, and the stars were pretty, but the view around us was not. My recommendation - find a viewing place that is up higher.
Одговор домаћина
Oct 2024
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stargazing experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that it didn’t fully meet your expectations.
We understand the desire for breathtaking views, but we want to clarify that trying to go on top of a mountain wouldn’t have provided a better stargazing opportunity. The tall trees at higher elevations can obstruct a clear view of the sky, and at night, it’s difficult to appreciate the landscape due to the darkness. Capitol Reef and Torrey are known for having some of the darkest skies in the world, which is essential for witnessing the beauty of the Milky Way.
Yes, we do know the area well, and it just so happens that the best view, with the least time spent driving in the darkness, is close to our location. While we appreciate your interest in exploring the mountain, an additional hour spent on rugged terrain would have meant more time in the vehicle without any significant advantage in terms of the stargazing experience. Our goal is to ensure that you can fully enjoy the stellar views without unnecessary travel that could detract from the experience.
We hope you can understand our perspective and that you’ll consider joining us again in the future for another opportunity to explore the night sky. Thank you again for your insights.