
Story of an astronomical passion kindled
Story of an astronomical passion kindled
My name is Dennis Casper, owner/astronomer for Universal Access Tours LLC. I took an interest in astronomy as a young boy of 8 years old, voraciously reading every star book I could get my hands on in the library. My dad seeing my interest asked a friend over to show me some stuff in his telescope. One look at Jupiter, and I was hooked! I quickly began plying the skies with my own telescopes by age 11 and soon I had two observatories in the backyard! My love for astronomy has not waned over the years, in fact it has been kindled hotter of late due to the joy I have of sharing the wonders of the universe with others. This joy prompted me about 23 years ago to get into precision optical fabrication and telescope making. I now use my personally handcrafted telescopes to open up the heavens to anyone willing to look up! I have come to realize that true success is doing what you love and sharing that passion with the most people, this is the origin of Universal Access Tours. By situating myself at the tourism mecca of Sedona, Arizona, with its 4 million visitors per year and its world renown dark skies, [Sedona was rated as the top Dark Sky Observing Location in the 2019 Astronomy magazine readers poll] I have the potential to share my love, enthusiasm, and knowledge of astronomy with the greatest number of people. I look forward to opening this possibility up to you.
Equipment Sets
Prices are for a 2 hour session
Equipment Sets
Prices are for a 2 hour session

Standard: 10" F/5 Custom Newtonian Reflector on an equatorial platform and wide field instrument.
Price for up to 6 persons
$250.00


Premium: 16" F/4.5 Custom Newtonian on an equatorial platform or C14 XLT on CGEM DX mount and a wide field instrument.
Price for up to 6 persons
$300.00

Ultimate: 18.25" F/7.8 Custom Newtonian and a wide field instrument.
Price for up to 6 persons
$350.00
