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Observatory Calendar
Please browse our calendar for upcoming events, and click on them to see more detail about the event, age suitability and availability of places. You can also click to book tickets online, and why not visit the hotel and restaurant pages for our accomodation and dining packages.
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Sun 28thSunday 28th February
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Summer Solstice Stargazing & NLC Hunting
For this special one-off event we'll be celebrating the summer solstice by hunting NLCs, summer double stars and after midnight - Jupiter rising.
Neptune at Opposition
The distant and cold ice giant planet Neptune is at it's closest to Earth tonight and will be as big and bright as it gets!
Mars at Opposition
Mars will be at it's closest to Earth tonight - observe it through our telescopes & hold a piece of Mars in the palm of your hand!
Uranus at Opposition
The distant and cold ice giant planet Uranus is at it's closest to Earth tonight and will be as big and bright as it gets!
Rare Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
A Rare Great Conjunction is when the planets Jupiter and Saturn line up, and it happens roughly once every twenty years.
Beginners
If you're new to stargazing then these are events are the perfect introduction for you & your family.
General Stargazing
Our general stargazing nights will show you the most interesting wonders of the night sky.
Specific Subjects
Our events focused on a specific subject give you a deeper understanding of exciting features of the night sky.
Astrophotography
Join our expert astrophotographer to unlock the secrets of photographing the night sky.
Food Under the Stars
Combine your stargazing with a meal from Battlesteads award winning restaurant.
Others
Hire the observatory for your own private event, be it a party, tution or just some private stargazing.
