The Sky View XL is designed to fit three adults or a family of four atop its 90 x 90-in (229-cm) floor, retailing for $399. It pitches with heavier duty 19-mm (0.75-in) aluminum poles.

Observers could see up to seven planets line up in the sky after sunset on Friday, but you may need a telescope to see them all. Seven-planet parade lines up in the sky on Friday: How to see it ...

The trees are cleared at the sites so campers can get a clear view of the sky, and many even have concrete slabs for stargazers to set up their telescopes. How to get there: From I-15, take CA-76 ...