Join us on 27 October 8pm to 11pm  as on these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as these 2 celestial heavyweights line up for our telescopes.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and could swallow ~1300 Earths, this gas giant planet is a turbulent environment as it spins on its axis once every 9.5 hours – this makes it the fastest rotating object in our solar system. Due to this exceptional rotational period, Jupiter has a very turbulent surface with high-speed winds whipping its surface up into a visual drama on a cosmic scale. With bands and belts, transition regions, and big red spots, Jupiter has it all, and Grassholme Observatory has the kit to bring it alive.

Next is by far most people’s favourite. Saturn with its glorious ring system dazzles the observer with a veritable observing feast!

Get wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event, so please don’t bring any furry friends!

Visit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions.

Adult: £24/ Concessions: £21/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+, under 16 years or Blue Badge holder. Pre-booking is essential.

For directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/

Grassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/

This Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies