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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-111/
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SUMMARY:Saturn: Lord of the Rings
DESCRIPTION:Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nTonight Saturn is at its closest to the earth\,Opposition. An Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-lord-of-the-rings-2/
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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-112/
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Contact us now to book the facility for your own group as a private event. Email gary@grassholmeobservatory.org.uk
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/private-event-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T230000
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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-113/
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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-114/
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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-52/
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SUMMARY:Saturn: Lord of the Rings
DESCRIPTION:Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nTonight Saturn is at its closest to the earth\,Opposition. An Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-lord-of-the-rings-3/
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