Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing
The third Thursday of the month from January 2026 to December 2026
Basecamp North Lakes
Cocklakes House - Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SG, North West England
Everyone is welcome to join the friendly members of the Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group for this monthly meeting. You’ll enjoy a short talk, an update on astronomy news, introduction to what can be seen in the night sky and if the skies are clear some star spotting! A small donation of £1 per person would be appreciated to help cover costs. The group is open to all with no previous experience required, just an interest in the stars!
Event organiser
Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group organises these events
Please contact Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group directly for more details regarding their events.
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Local light pollution
Basecamp North Lakes is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing events at Basecamp North Lakes. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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