Alston Moor Stargazing

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Join astronomers up at the Alston Moor Golf Club and Observatory for an exciting evening under the dark skies of the upper South Tyne Valley. This event is on Friday 30 October 2026.

Presentation: 'From an inch to forty meters the largest telescope on Earth'. Dr Jurgen Schmoll, Durham University, will draw the time line of world largest telescopes from the beginning to the 39.5m telescope just being built.

After 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.

The 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.

Note 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.

Refreshments will be available in the club house.

Adult - £12 (18+)
Children - £8 (8-18)

Advance booking is essential at https://northpennines.org.uk/event/alston-moor-stargazing-2/

Opportunity to find out about and join the new stargazing group - Alston Moor Astronomical Society (AMAS).

Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one) and wear suitable shoes for uneven ground. This event is aimed at children (over 8) and adults. All children must be accompanied.

No dogs please – they are a trip hazard in the dark.

This event is being run by the Alston Moor Golf Club (the Observatory is part of the Golf Club). See https://alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk/ for details.

This Alston Moor Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing
Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 –
www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies