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Events at the Dark Sky Observatory
We offer a wide choice of events at our Dark Sky Observatory, tailored for all levels of expertise and interests.
Beginners
If you're new to stargazing then these are events are the perfect introduction for you & your family.
Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
The basics for a night's stargazing; finding your way around the stars, apps to use & things to hunt for.
Family Stargazing
An introduction to stargazing; finding your way around the stars, apps to use & things to look for.
General Stargazing
Our general stargazing nights will show you the most interesting wonders of the night sky.
Dark Sky Discovery Night
Gaze in wonder at the Milky Way & the universe beyond, see nebulae and star clusters and much more.
Stargazing & Night Sky Tours
Discover the planets & major constellations, find your way around the sky & observe interesting objects.
Summer Stargazing
The nights are shorter but still full of stargazing fun! As the sun sets you might catch a Blue Moon.
Specific Subjects
Our events focused on a specific subject give you a deeper understanding of exciting features of the night sky.
Aurora Hunting
Explore the the ethereal Northern Lights, discover how to predict them and where to see & photograph them.
Stargazing & Telescopes
In addition to a brilliant evening of stargazing fun, bring your own telescope to get some hands-on advice.
Moonwatch & Stargazing
Marvel at the magnificent moon from our Official Dark Sky Discovery Observatory Site.
Astrophotography
Join our expert astrophotographer to unlock the secrets of photographing the night sky.
An Intro to Astro-imaging
Either a 2 day residential or single day course of Astrophotography with our team professional astronomers.
NightScape Photography
Take fantastic pictures of the landscape at night. Bring your DSRL & capture the milky way, moon scapes & more.
Deep Sky AstroPhotography - An Introduction
Capture the wonders of the universe, including Milky Way dark sky objects and beyond.
Food Under the Stars
Combine your stargazing with a meal from Battlesteads award winning restaurant.
Shooting Star Supper
Discover the origins of a shooting star whilst enjoying a tasty supper from Battlesteads restaurant.
Others
Hire the observatory for your own private event, be it a party, tution or just some private stargazing.
Private Party
The observatory can be hired for you to use privately for many occasions or just for private stargazing and tuition.
We also host many more special events throughout the year – eclipses, spaceship launches and landings, transits, solar observing, Space Station and Satellite Spotting.
On a selection of Mondays throughout the year the observatory will be open and available for FREE for Astronomical Society Members and local residents. The observatory can be booked for private parties in its entirety OR you can book one of the powered outside AstroBerths.
Advanced booking is essential.
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