Flagstaff, AZ — world's first International Dark Sky City
Stargazing courses under Flagstaff's dark skies
Night-sky navigation, binocular astronomy and first telescopes, taught online from Flagstaff, Arizona, the world's first International Dark Sky City.
- Night-sky navigation
- Binocular astronomy
- First telescopes
- Taught under dark skies
Courses
Learn at your own pace, online
From spotting your first constellation to choosing a telescope, browse every course Dark Sky Field School teaches.
Why learn here
Taught under some of the darkest skies
What sets this school apart, from the sky above it to the person teaching under it.
Dark Arizona skies
Taught under some of the darkest skies in North America, from Flagstaff, the world's first International Dark Sky City.
A working astronomer
Learn from an astronomer who runs public star parties in Flagstaff.
Three skills, one path
Build from night-sky navigation to binoculars to your first telescope.
Learn online, any time
Study whenever you like - the school is open online any time.
How it works
How to get started
Three steps between you and your first night finding your way by the stars.
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Choose a course
Browse the courses on night-sky navigation, binocular astronomy and first telescopes.
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Enroll online
Sign up any time - the school is open online, day or night.
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Learn at your pace
Work through each course on your own timeline, from wherever you are.
FAQ
Questions before you start
Everything you need to know before you enroll.
Do I need a telescope to start?
No. You start with night-sky navigation using just your eyes, then move on to binoculars before your first telescope.
What level of experience do I need?
None. The courses begin with simple sky navigation and build step by step toward binocular astronomy and first telescopes.
How are the courses taught?
Dark Sky Field School teaches entirely online, so you can learn from wherever you are.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. The school is online any time, so you work through each course on your own schedule.
Who teaches the courses?
An astronomer who runs public star parties and teaches under some of the darkest skies in North America, from Flagstaff, Arizona.
Where is Dark Sky Field School based?
Flagstaff, Arizona, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd - the world's first International Dark Sky City.
Still have a question?
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Find your way under the stars
Browse the courses and start learning night-sky navigation, binocular astronomy and first telescopes.