Our “Dark Sky Astronomy” events take place on moonless nights, providing the ideal conditions to explore the darkest skies. As your eyes adapt you’ll see the universe as you’ve never seen it before – a glittering tapestry of stars, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
This evening prioritises your observing time – hands on with our fleet of easy to use beginner friendly telescopes with guidance from our astronomy team.
Activities also include visiting the planetarium, exploring meteorites and microscopes, and learning about our robotic telescope in its purpose-built observatory.
Join us to immerse yourself in the wonders of our pristine, dark skies.
Duration: 3 hours
Complimentary Hot Drink
For ages 11+, for more information check our FAQs
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