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SUMMARY:Experience our Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grassholme Observatory team beneath the dark skies of Grassholme Observatory on Friday 16 October 2026\, 8pm to 11pm\, for an unforgettable evening exploring one of nature’s greatest spectacles – the Milky Way. \nExpert astronomers will guide you through its shimmering star clouds\, glowing nebulae and hidden treasures. Using powerful telescopes\, you will journey deep into the heart of the Milky Way\, observing star clusters\, colourful nebulae and distant celestial wonders invisible to the naked eye. \nWhether you are new to astronomy or a seasoned stargazer\, this is a unique opportunity to experience the Universe under some of England’s darkest skies. \nBring warm clothes – it can get chilly when you are outside. The observatory\, classroom and toilets are accessible. This is a pet free event. \nYour booking is non-refundable. Should Grassholme Observatory cancel the event for any reason they will\, however\, make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then they will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within eight weeks of the event. \nBooking\n\nAdult: £27 (16+)\nConcession: £22 (65+\, under 16 years\, Blue Badge holder)\nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/experience-our-milky-way-5/ for further information\, to book\, and for full terms and conditions.\n\nThis Grassholme Observatory (www.grassholmeobservatory.com) event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: The Milky Way above Grassholme Observatory © Grassholme Observatory.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/experience-our-milky-way/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Stargazing
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SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - a guided walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors on a guided walk through a historical landscape on the last Saturday of every month. Join a small group of people taking in the surroundings\, and learn about what shaped the landscape as well as the mining heritage. \nSaturday strolls are approximately three miles in length on mostly flat ground and with rest breaks along the way. \nThis month’s walk is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival and will begin at 7pm\, finishing at approximately 9pm. Exact meeting location to be confirmed. \nAll ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to walk or be carried as the paths may not be suitable for pushchairs). Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome. \nThe final details of the walk are subject to change\, please check back closer to the event for final details. There are likely to be a couple of stiles to climb over on this walk. \nOptional donation – suggested amount £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n  \n   
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/saturday-stroll-a-guided-walk-8-2/
LOCATION:Dark skies stroll
CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Historic environment event,Walking
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SUMMARY:Alston Moor stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join astronomers up at the Alston Moor Golf Club and Observatory on Friday 30 October 2026\, 7pm to 9.30pm\, for an exciting evening under the dark skies of the upper South Tyne Valley. \nTo begin the evening there will be a presentation: ‘From an inch to forty meters the largest telescope on Earth’\, by Dr Jurgen Schmoll\, from Durham University\, who will draw the time line of world largest telescopes from the beginning to the 39.5m telescope just being built. \nAfter Jurgen’s talk there will be an opportunity to see and use the Alston Moor Golf Club Observatory and\, weather permitting\, there will be guided stargazing. \nThe clubhouse will be open from 7pm – for an event start at 7.30pm. It is expected to finish between 9 and 9.30pm – with the option to continue stargazing afterwards\, if conditions allow. \nNote that if the skies are cloudy the event will still go ahead – with astronomers giving presentations\, providing information and answering questions on dark skies and stargazing. \nRefreshments will be available in the club house. \n\nAdult – £12 (18+)\nChildren – £8 (8-18)\n\nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\nThere is also the opportunity to find out about and join a new stargazing group – the Alston Moor Astronomical Society (AMAS). \nBring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one) and wear suitable shoes for uneven ground. This event is aimed at children aged eight and above and adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nNo dogs please – they are a trip hazard in the dark. \nThis Alston Moor Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 –\nwww.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/alston-moor-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Alston Moor Observatory
CATEGORIES:Stargazing
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