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SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-17/
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SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-18/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152442Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T230000
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SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-20/
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomy team \nAfter the welcome\, they will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-151/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T230000
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomy team \nAfter the welcome\, they will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-152/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260813T010000
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SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Shooting stars! \nA sight to behold at any time under the dark starry skies of Grassholme. \nTo explain\, as the terminology can be confusing.\nA shooting star is the popular name given to a meteor\, and a meteor is normally a tiny remnant of a comet\, which passed though our solar system a long time ago\, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. This debris is normally made up of fast moving\, tiny (salt grain sized) pieces of comet\, which hits our atmosphere at speeds approaching\, in some cases\, 58km per second. When these particles of comet hit our atmosphere\, they heat up their surroundings and evaporate in a flash of light\, and the flash that we see is what we call a shooting star! \nThe Persied meteor shower is regarded as the best of the year\, with potentially as many as 110 meteors each hour\, visible from good dark skies\, on moonless nights. \nAs well as the shooting stars\, you will be able to use our high tech instruments\, computers and cameras\, to make your night unforgettable – including talks in the classroom and tours of the facility. To the backdrop of birds on the lake…it’s magical! \nBook now for a night of astronomy\, shooting stars and space facts. We have limited spaces\, to guarantee a special and intimate night – so book early!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/perseid-meteor-shower-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T010000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152445Z
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SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Shooting stars! \nA sight to behold at any time under the dark starry skies of Grassholme. \nTo explain\, as the terminology can be confusing.\nA shooting star is the popular name given to a meteor\, and a meteor is normally a tiny remnant of a comet\, which passed though our solar system a long time ago\, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. This debris is normally made up of fast moving\, tiny (salt grain sized) pieces of comet\, which hits our atmosphere at speeds approaching\, in some cases\, 58km per second. When these particles of comet hit our atmosphere\, they heat up their surroundings and evaporate in a flash of light\, and the flash that we see is what we call a shooting star! \nThe Persied meteor shower is regarded as the best of the year\, with potentially as many as 110 meteors each hour\, visible from good dark skies\, on moonless nights. \nAs well as the shooting stars\, you will be able to use our high tech instruments\, computers and cameras\, to make your night unforgettable – including talks in the classroom and tours of the facility. To the backdrop of birds on the lake…it’s magical! \nBook now for a night of astronomy\, shooting stars and space facts. We have limited spaces\, to guarantee a special and intimate night – so book early!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/perseid-meteor-shower-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152445Z
CREATED:20260618T154524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152445Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomy team \nAfter the welcome\, they will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-153/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! \nWhat better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. 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 if needed too! \nAll in all\, a wonderful introduction to Family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme.
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-49/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152644Z
CREATED:20260618T154524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152644Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomy team \nAfter the welcome\, they will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-154/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152646Z
CREATED:20260618T154525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152646Z
UID:2364-1786910400-1786921200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomy team \nAfter the welcome\, they will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-155/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152646Z
CREATED:20260618T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152646Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152647Z
CREATED:20260618T154725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T152647Z
UID:2366-1787342400-1787353200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Summertime Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:These events are designed to make the most of the warm summer nights and the wonderful skies overhead at this time of year. Whilst the long dark nights leave us at this time\, the skies are truly beautiful with planets adorning the skies to the backdrop of hues of blue to pink. \nAfter the welcome\, the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. They will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/summertime-astronomy-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152647Z
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UID:2367-1787428800-1787439600@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-98/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260823T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T230000
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SUMMARY:Aurora Night
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and a high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nA fun-filled night\, with stunning graphics handouts\, experiments\, and stargazing\, with our advanced array of instruments. Expert tuition from Gary and his team of astronomers\, as we take you on a journey of the heart and soul. \nOn certain nights throughout the year\, we may even see the Aurora Borealis from Grassholme. It’s visible in these skies\, but the conditions have to be right to see them and those conditions can be very rare indeed. Whilst we cannot guarantee you will see them\, and to be honest\, you probably won’t\, we can guarantee that you will leave well equipped on how you can spot them in future\, and what exactly they are. \nOn summer evening\, from June to early August onwards\, we may even glimpse other atmospheric phenomena\, such as noctilucent or night shining clouds. During this time of year\, our northerly latitude prohibits the true dark skies\, as a twilight gives the sky a beautiful hue.
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/aurora-night-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152846Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-99/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260828T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152846Z
CREATED:20260618T154924Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-100/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260829T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T152846Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260830T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260830T230000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, 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 and the team will escort you into our new state of the art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nhave you ever looked up at the night time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars?\nor have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how far it is to the stars that you can see?\ndo you want to know what a star is\, how a telescope works\, or even where it all came from?\nIf 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! \nBring the kids\, bring your granny\, this will appeal to everyone. Tonight\, we will cover details that will amaze\, inform\, thrill\, and engage you – then it’s off to the telescopes for the chance to observe the sky\, through some seriously powerful pieces of equipment. We will use cameras to take pictures of what we see\, as we gaze at the stars overhead. \nFrom the middle of June\, to mid July\, the skies brighten\, as the summer sun rises earlier\, and sets later. Although brighter\, these skies also have planets and other bright objects visible\, and are equally as beautiful\, as the inky dark evenings of later in the year\, although less stars are visible. \nAfter the observing ends\, it’s back inside for a hot drink and a chat\, before you head off home!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/astronomy-and-stargazing-102/
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