Stirling Astronomical Society evening class & observing
The first Thursday of the month from October 2023 to March 2024
Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory
Spittal Street, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1DU
Each year, from October to March, the Stirling Astronomical Society organises astronomy evening classes at the fabulous Highland Hotel.
From interested beginners to seasoned astronomers, everyone is welcome to learn about various topics, including variable stars, comets, galaxies, and nebulae.
The hotel is also home to an observatory which enables views of the skies should weather permit.
Don’t hesitate to contact the Society if you want to join them!
Event organiser
Stirling Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Stirling Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Stirling Astronomical Society
Twitter: @stirlingas
Facebook: Stirling Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Stirling Astronomical Society evening class & observing events at Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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