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AstroVentures #Stargazing is at Allenheads Observatory at ACA.
ALMOST SOLD OUT! Get tickets here
Step beneath one of the darkest night skies in England and witness the Milky Way in all its glory.
From Allenheads Observatory at ACA, at the darkest mainland AONB, a stargazer’s paradise where the universe truly comes alive. This is our signature stargazing experience, often selling out well in advance thanks to its breathtaking views and immersive activities.
For two unforgettable hours, our expert astronomers will guide you through the cosmos with telescopes, binoculars, and naked-eye tours, helping you spot constellations, planets, star clusters, and deep-sky wonders you never knew existed.
You’ll explore the night sky’s secrets, handle museum-standard meteorites around 4.6 billion years old, ask burning space questions, and take part in hands-on astronomy activities. Sip hot drinks, enjoy snacks, and warm up in our cosy indoor space between observing sessions.
Highlights include: A memorable path to the furthest object you can see with the naked eye Milky Way viewing from one of the UK’s premier dark-sky locations.
Guided telescope tours from experienced astronomers
Meteorite handling and fascinating talks.
Digital stargazing activities if cloud cover appears
A family-friendly, adventurous evening you’ll talk about for years
Facilities on site: free parking, toilets, heated indoor space.
More taster sessions starting in September.
The Allenheads Observatory at ACA https://www.acart.org.uk/observatory-allenheads invite our ‘Astro Curious’ neighbours to come along and check out our observatory at the Old Schoolhouse, Allenheads.
The taster sessions at the observatory have provided a lovely informal introduction to ACA's observatory introducing people to the fantastically clear sky above Allenheads, observing Venus, Jupiter, Mars, the Pleiades, Orion, scintillating Sirius and the Milky Way. Followed by hot chocolate and interesting conversation in the warm room.
If you would like to attend please message me with your preferred dates, and be prepared for a short notice reply from me to say that the conditions are good, or not. Might be an idea to include your phone number so that I can be sure to make contact. If you would like to come along contact Alan Smith via FB message or email alanshead@acart.org.uk
This is an open invite to introduce you to our facilities and discuss how you might get involved in the future in all things ‘dark skies’. Introductions will be run as a series of informal, social evenings for small groups of 10 max, with refreshments.
The idea is to create a local interest group for those living close enough to respond at relatively short notice, to come to the observatory to enjoy our beautiful dark skies.
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