Reaching for the Stars at Island Planetarium
The first Tuesday of the month from January 2025 to December 2025
Island Planetarium
Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR
Join the friendly astronomers from the Island Planetarium on the first Tuesday of each month for an informal and inspiring stargazing session.
These events include a planetarium presentation on what can be seen in the night skies for the coming month and stargazing with telescopes and binoculars if weather permits.
Everyone is welcome to join them. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
Event organiser
West Wight Stargazing Group organises these events
Please contact West Wight Stargazing Group directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: West Wight Stargazing Group
Local light pollution
Island Planetarium is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Reaching for the Stars at Island Planetarium events at Island Planetarium. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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