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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event on Saturday 2 November 6pm to 7.30pm – to educate the little ones on all things spacey. \nWhat better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of the UK’s newest observatories. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. \nA stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators are available too. All in all\, a wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nBring warm clothes – it can get chilly when you are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nPre-booking essential via https://bookwhen.com/grassholmeobservatory/e/ev-spdb-20241102180000 and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult (16+): £19\nChild (1-15): £12\nFamily (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child): £65\nConcessions (65+ or Blue Badge holder): £16\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org\n#NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-5/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20240911T120928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T113700Z
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20240911T163858Z
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters.  You will then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \n\nAdult: £24 (16+)\nFamily: £70 (group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child)\nConcessions: £22 (65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder)\n\nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230907T105724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T154427Z
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SUMMARY:Aurora night
DESCRIPTION:The event on 5 November 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. After the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nOn certain nights we may even see the Aurora Borealis from Grassholme. It is visible in these skies. But the conditions have to be right for it to be seen and it’s a rare occurrence. Whilst it’s not guaranteed that you will see them – you will leave well equipped on what they are and how to spot them in the future. \nThis is a fun-filled night\, with stunning handouts\, experiments and stargazing with expert tuition from Gary and his team of astronomers. 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! \nPre-booking essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+\, under 16s or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/aurora-night-4/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230907T104717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T154016Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event on 4 November 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. After the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nHave you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see? Do you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from? If your answered yes to any of these questions\, then you have come to the right place – Grassholme Observatory’s introduction evenings will cover all things astronomy! \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and questions and answers. 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! \nPre-booking essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Family: £70/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-15 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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 \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/astronomy-and-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230907T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T153821Z
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SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event on 4 November 6pm to 7.30pm to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of the UK’s newest observatories. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. \nA stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. Hot chocolate and radiators are available too! All in all\, a wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when you are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends. \nPre-booking essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £19/Child: £12/Family: £65/Concessions: £16/Adult: 16+/Child: 1-15/Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child/Concession: 65+ or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk\n#NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-4/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230907T093540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T131605Z
UID:10000474-1698868800-1698879600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aurora night
DESCRIPTION:The event on 1 November 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. After the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nOn certain nights we may even see the Aurora Borealis from Grassholme. It is visible in these skies. But the conditions have to be right for it to be seen and it’s a rare occurrence. Whilst it’s not guaranteed that you will see them – you will leave well equipped on what they are and how to spot them in the future. \nThis is a fun-filled night\, with stunning handouts\, experiments and stargazing with expert tuition from Gary and his team of astronomers. 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! \nPre-booking essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+\, under 16s or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk\n#NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/aurora-night-3/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T173606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T151955Z
UID:10000472-1698609600-1698620400@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aurora night
DESCRIPTION:The event on 29 October 8pm to 11pm  will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nOn certain nights we may even see the Aurora Borealis from Grassholme. It is visible in these skies. But the conditions have to be right for it to be seen and it’s a rare occurrence. Whilst it’s not guaranteed that you will see them – you will leave well equipped on what they are and how to spot them in the future. \nThis is a fun-filled night\, with stunning handouts\, experiments and stargazing with expert tuition from Gary and his team of astronomers. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nPre-booking is essential.Visit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+\, under 16s or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/aurora-night-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T172406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T151634Z
UID:10000471-1698523200-1698534000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event on 28 October 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nHave you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see? Do you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from? If your answered yes to any of these questions\, then you have come to the right place – Grassholme Observatory’s introduction evenings will cover all things astronomy! \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and questions and answers. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nPre-booking is essential. Visit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Family: £70/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-15 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/astronomy-and-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T171421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T145606Z
UID:10000470-1698436800-1698447600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jupiter and Saturn – the giant planets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJupiter 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. \nNext is by far most people’s favourite. Saturn with its glorious ring system dazzles the observer with a veritable observing feast! \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Concessions: £21/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+\, under 16 years or Blue Badge holder. Pre-booking is essential. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/jupiter-and-saturn-the-giant-planets/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T145301Z
UID:10000469-1698264000-1698274800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event on 25 October 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nHave you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see? Do you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from? If your answered yes to any of these questions\, then you have come to the right place – Grassholme Observatory’s introduction evenings will cover all things astronomy! \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and questions and answers. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions.\nAdult: £24/ Family: £70/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-15 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/astronomy-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T162557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T145117Z
UID:10000468-1698004800-1698015600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aurora night
DESCRIPTION:The event on 22 October 2023 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. \nOn certain nights we may even see the Aurora Borealis from Grassholme. It is visible in these skies. But the conditions have to be right for it to be seen and it’s a rare occurrence. Whilst it’s not guaranteed that you will see them – you will leave well equipped on what they are and how to spot them in the future. \nThis is a fun-filled night\, with stunning handouts\, experiments and stargazing with expert tuition from Gary and his team of astronomers. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nPre-booking essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Concessions: £20/ Adult: 16+/ Concession: 65+\, under 16s or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/aurora-night/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T105114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T144421Z
UID:10000466-1697918400-1697929200@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event on 21 October 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras.With no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many dark sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters.  We will then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Family: £70/Concessions: £22/Adult: 16+/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230905T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T150819Z
UID:10000467-1697911200-1697916600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… \nDue to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event 21 October 6pm to 7.30pm to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of the UK’s newest observatories. \nYour little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators are available too! All in all\, a wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when you are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £19/Child: £12/ Family: £65/ Concessions: £16/ Adult: 16+/ Child: 1-15/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child Concession: 65+ or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-event/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230902T142727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T144034Z
UID:10000461-1697842800-1697842800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Orionid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Experience viewing up to 20 shooting stars per hour at Grassholme Observatory\, on 20 October 11pm to 2am. Under the wonderfully dark skies view Halley’s Comet\, the most famous interloper of them all\, which is the parent comet for the Orionid Meteor Shower. A good display is expected from this shower as we head into the midnight and beyond. Tiny dust grains\, left behind by Halley’s Comet\, interact with the Earth’s atmosphere as a flash of light! As well as the dazzling show overhead there will be the opportunity to stargaze using the observatory’s telescopes. \nPre-booking is essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book\, and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £30/ Concessions: £25/ Adult: 16+ Concession: 65+\, under 16 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions view https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/. \nPlease wrap up warm as it can get chilly when outside. Please note that this is a pet free event. \nGrassholme 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/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – visit www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/the-orionid-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20230902T150228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T144235Z
UID:10000462-1697832000-1697842800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Experience a whistle-stop tour of the Universe and beyond on 20 October 8pm to 11pm at Grassholme Observatory. The event will begin with a welcome from Gary Fildes\, the lead astronomer at the observatory. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome from Gary you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras. With no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many dark sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters. A robotic telescope will be in use to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. Then it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Please wear warm clothing. This is a pet free event. \nPre-booking essential via www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book  and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/Family: £70/Concessions: £22 Adult: 16+/Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder. \nGrassholme 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/ \nFor directions www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nThis 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
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T234500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221030T024500
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20220817T142225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T175503Z
UID:10000130-1667087100-1667097900@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring our Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:The Milky Way is one of the most visually impactful objects observable in the night sky. To see it you must have inky black night skies (which we have) and no Moon in the\nsky – there’s no Moon tonight and so fingers crossed for clear skies! \nAt this time of year\, the Milky Way hangs high overhead\, and clearly visible are clusters of stars and dark nebulae that weave through the starfields of our home galaxy. Join the Grassholme Observatory team as we marvel at the visual beauty of them through our many telescopes. Observe different star colours and regions where new stars and planets are being forged. \nBring warm clothes – it can get chilly. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22\n#NPennDarkSkies \nBook on the Grassholme Observatory website
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/exploring-our-milky-way/2022-10-29/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20221007T135548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T135548Z
UID:10000351-1667066400-1667071800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Family astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of the UK’s newest observatories. \nYour little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators are available too! All in all\, a wonderful introduction to Family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 –www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22 #NPennDarkSkies \nAdults: £19\nFamily: £65\nConcessions: £16\nChild ticket £12 \nAdult: 16+\nFamily: Minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4\nConcession: 65+ or Blue Badge holder\nChild: up to 16 \nPre-booking essential on Grassholme Observatory’s web site
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-3/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Family-astronomy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221028T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20220817T110548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T204113Z
UID:10000314-1666987200-1666998000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing at Grassholme Observatory  \nThe event will begin with a welcome from lead astronomer\, Gary Fildes – an experienced science communicator and astronomer. After the welcome\, Gary and the team will\nescort you into the new state of the art classroom with high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. \nAfterwards you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky. With no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the stunning Milky Way\, which is high\noverhead\, and the planets Saturn\, Mars and Jupiter. We will then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. \nBook at Grassholme Observatory website. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22\n#NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-at-grassholme-observatory/2022-10-28/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T234500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221023T024500
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20220817T142225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T175503Z
UID:10000129-1666482300-1666493100@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring our Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:The Milky Way is one of the most visually impactful objects observable in the night sky. To see it you must have inky black night skies (which we have) and no Moon in the\nsky – there’s no Moon tonight and so fingers crossed for clear skies! \nAt this time of year\, the Milky Way hangs high overhead\, and clearly visible are clusters of stars and dark nebulae that weave through the starfields of our home galaxy. Join the Grassholme Observatory team as we marvel at the visual beauty of them through our many telescopes. Observe different star colours and regions where new stars and planets are being forged. \nBring warm clothes – it can get chilly. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22\n#NPennDarkSkies \nBook on the Grassholme Observatory website
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/exploring-our-milky-way/2022-10-22/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20220817T140631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T140631Z
UID:10000127-1666468800-1666479600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:This event will concentrate on the exciting field of astrophotography. Nowadays everyone has a camera\, whether it is on a smartphone or a good DSLR. But have you\never used it to capture the night sky? Tonight’s event aims to teach the basics of night photography. You will learn how to utilise the settings of your camera and what they mean and\nhow to use them wisely on the sky so that you can get some stunning results. \nThe event leader\, Gary Fildes\, has over 25 years of experience in imaging the night sky. After an indoor introduction you will head outside to try it for yourself. \nBring your cameras along and start your journey into astrophotography. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22\n#NPennDarkSkies \nAdults: £30\nConcession: £25\nAdult: 16+\nConcession: Over 65 / Blue badge holder \n  \nBook on Grassholme Observatory website
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/introduction-to-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221021T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20220817T110548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T204113Z
UID:10000313-1666382400-1666393200@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing at Grassholme Observatory  \nThe event will begin with a welcome from lead astronomer\, Gary Fildes – an experienced science communicator and astronomer. After the welcome\, Gary and the team will\nescort you into the new state of the art classroom with high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. \nAfterwards you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky. With no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the stunning Milky Way\, which is high\noverhead\, and the planets Saturn\, Mars and Jupiter. We will then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. \nBook at Grassholme Observatory website. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 21 to 30 October 2022 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest22\n#NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-at-grassholme-observatory/2022-10-21/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20211007T134908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T134908Z
UID:10000067-1635710400-1635721200@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Searching for life and habitable worlds in the universe
DESCRIPTION:A special event at Grassholme Observatory being led by Prof Wallace Arthur \nEvolutionary biologist and Author. Prof Wallace Arthur has dedicated his professional life to all things evolutionary and is the author of many science books – his most recent being The Biological Universe: Life in the Milky Way and beyond – published in 2020. Wallace is also a very keen astronomer – a natural progression therefore would be to consider and research the existence of extraterrestrial life elsewhere in the universe. It has to be the oldest and most profound unanswered questions. So what is the science behind all of this? And how close are we to answering that question. Come along and let Wallace begin to untangle the answers. After the talk\, you will then venture outside to actually observe stars that have known worlds orbiting them\, some of which will be Earth-like. As well as that you’ll look into the inky black moonless skies to see the Milky Way starfields and deep-sky island universes containing billions of suns. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22-31 October 2021 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest21 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/searching-for-life-and-habitable-worlds-in-the-universe/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Searching-for-life-and-habitable-worlds-in-the-universe.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20210924T141323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T110157Z
UID:10000207-1635624000-1635634800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy at Grassholme Observatory: session 2
DESCRIPTION:This event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. With no Moon in the sky\, it is the perfect time to look out for the stunning Milky Way\, which is high overhead\, and the planets Saturn\, Mars and Jupiter. Attendees can then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for even more jewels of the cosmos. Then it’s back into the new\, state-of-the-art classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nPre booking is essential: book via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book/.  Tickets cost £20 (adult); £17 (concession) \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22-31 October 2021 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest21 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-copy/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
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SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory: session 2
DESCRIPTION:During the North Pennines Stargazing Festival why not have a family adventure into space\, and introduce the kids to astronomy and science during half term? Grassholme Observatory is holding interactive talks in the classroom\, allowing children to see and touch rocks from space. Weather permitting you can head outside for some stargazing through telescopes. Hot chocolate and radiators are there if needed too. A wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of the North Pennines AONB at Grassholme. \nPre-booking is essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book/ \nCost: £13 (adult) ; £10 (child) ; £12 (concessions); Family (£40) \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22-31 October 2021 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest21 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T091851
CREATED:20210924T131755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T110637Z
UID:10000200-1635537600-1635548400@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:This Grassholme Observatory event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. With no Moon in the sky\, look out for the stunning Milky Way\, which is high overhead\, and the planets Saturn\, Mars and Jupiter\, then use the robotic telescope to scour the skies for more jewels of the cosmos. Then it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. Gary Fildes\, experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and the observatory team\, will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, there will be the opportunity to observe the night sky (weather permitting) with Grassholme’s array of telescopes and cameras. \nPre booking is essential: book via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book/ . Tickets cost £20 (adult); £17 (concession) \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22-31 October 2021 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest21 #NPennDarkSkies \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
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