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Have you ever wanted to witness an eclipse – from the depths of a canyon or from the middle of the ocean? Have you dreamt of watching the night skies come alive, dancing with the colors of the Northern Lights?
The Planetary Society, in partnership with Betchart Expeditions, Sirius Travel, and Planetary Experience, offers you the chance to join expert guides to experience both the beauty of our planet and the wonders of space. Our expert guides will take you through thoughtfully crafted itineraries where you’ll make memories to last a lifetime. From the middle of the sea, to the farthest sands of the desert, you’re sure to find something that suits your travel sensibilities. Explore extraordinary landscapes and experience amazing celestial events. Join us on our next adventure!
Planetary Experience
Planetary Geology & Spaceflight Experience
October 15-19, 2026 (inclusive of travel days)
Think of your favorite photograph from the Moon, Mars, or other world. Have you ever wanted to read the stories recorded in those rocks? This is your chance to learn how. Join planetary geologist and Planetary Society member Dr. Kirby Runyon (Planetary Science Institute) on a three-day, four-night expedition to New Mexico's finest planetary geology analog sites: Understand tube-fed pahoehoe lava flows at Carrizozo; soak in the "magnificent desolation" of volcanic Aden Crater; find your own "alien rock" (that is, a mantle xenolith) at Aden Crater; and stand transfixed with sunset at the sublime White Sands National Park. Apollo and Artemis astronauts have trained in some of these locations. Intrigued?
Your trip won't be complete without a primer in spaceflight: learn about suborbital human spaceflight and launch operations with Virgin Galactic at Spaceport America; brush up on space history at Alamogordo's New Mexico Museum of Space History; and command your own mission at the Las Cruces Challenger Learning Center. Our cohort will be co-led by space educator and philosopher Dr. Mark Wagner. We'll take advantage of any clear night skies for guided stargazing.
Space is limited to 20 people.
Register at planex.space/planetarysociety
Email: [email protected]
Betchart Expeditions
ALASKA AURORA BOREALIS EXPEDITION
Feb. 28 - March 6, 2027
Explore the vast beauty of Alaska in winter and experience the aurora borealis, the greatest light show on Earth! Enjoy a rail journey passing Denali; the Ice Art Festival; the Poker Flat Research Range; a sled dog demonstration; a wildlife conservation center with birds of prey, moose, and muskox; and more.
ARIZONA DARK SKIES AND ARCHEOASTRONOMY OF THE SOUTHWEST
May 2 – 9, 2027
Discover the day and night wonderland of the famed American Southwest in spring!
ECLIPSE ADVENTURES
August 2027
We invite travelers with an appetite for adventure and discovery to join an expert astronomer for the Aug. 2, 2027, total solar eclipse in one of three exciting locations:
- Discover Egypt, including the total solar eclipse in Luxor with Dr. Tyler Nordgren
- Malta and Sicily by yacht — a special total solar eclipse voyage with Dr. Joe Llama
- Mystique of Morocco — total solar eclipse in Tangier with Dr. Jim Bell
Contact Betchart Expeditions Inc.
Phone: (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
betchartexpeditions.com
Sirius Travel
From the volcanic landscapes of the South Pacific to Europe’s City of Love, Sirius Travel invites you to explore two unforgettable journeys shaped by culture, history, and astronomy.
EASTER ISLAND
May 28 - June 4, 2027
Journey to one of the world’s most remote destinations on our Easter Island culture and ecology tour. Explore the iconic Moai statues, learn about Polynesian heritage, and experience the island’s dramatic landscapes alongside expert-led discussions on archaeology, ecology, and astronomy. With small-group travel and immersive cultural experiences, Easter Island offers a rare chance to connect with a place unlike anywhere else on Earth.
MEGALITHS OF FRANCE
Oct. 4 - 15, 2027
Discover the beauty of France on a thoughtfully curated journey through historic cities, stunning countryside, and the megalithic sites of Carnac and Locmariaquer. Take in everything from architecture and art to local cuisine and scenic landscapes.
Space is limited for these travel experiences, so secure your spot today at siriustravel.com.
