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Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
Let us guide you on a journey amongst the stars and around the cosmos.
Date & Time
Date | Wednesday 19th January, 2022 |
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Time | 9:00pm to 11:00pm |
Age Suitability
This event is especially suitable for beginners.
ages 6+
Equipment Needed
No specialist equipment is needed for this event, although if you have a telescope or binoculars you are welcome to bring them.
Ticket Prices
Adult | £22.50 |
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Concession | £19.50 |
Family | £55.50 |
A family ticket is valid for a group of 2 adults & 2 children. |
Details
Visit Battlesteads Observatory and enjoy an introduction to stargazing under the twinkling stars of Northumberland on the edge of the largest expanse of protected dark skies in Europe – the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.
Astronomy for Absolute Beginners is aimed at helping newcomers to stargazing find their way around the cosmos, although astronomers of all abilities will enjoy the event. Our expert team will explain how to prepare for a night of astronomy guiding you around the cosmos with free handouts and apps. In no time at all, you'll be able to guide yourself around some of the more easily recognisable features of the night sky; constellations, features of the moon, how to spot the planets, and other things such as aurorae, star clusters and the Andromeda Galaxy - easily seen from the Battlesteads Observatory with the naked eye.
If the skies clear, we'll take a tour of the night sky with our 14 inch diameter large aperture telescope, our dobsonian telescopes and binoculars for each guest to use throughout the event.
During the winter months the observatory warm room is kept cosy and with free hot drinks available; this simply is the best and most comfortable way to be introduced to the dark starry skies of Northumberland.
Observing the skies is weather dependent, but you'll be pleased to know that all events go ahead whatever the weather and we aim to deliver exciting and interesting events every time.
All our events also include the chance to handle and investigate our extensive meteorite collection, which includes pieces of asteroids, the Moon and planet Mars.
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