Alston Observatory Open Evening

Alston Observatory Open Evening

Wednesday 2nd February 2022 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

Alston Observatory
Alston Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BP

Join the professional Astronomers at Alston Observatory for this one of their regular monthly open evenings that run through the observing season October through March. 

These events offer a wonderful opportunity for members of the public to visit this research-grade facility and explore the dark skies above.  

Prior booking is required. Tickets for this event are free of charge and will be made available at 6 pm on the 6th January.

Please note that this has already taken place on 02/02/2022


Event organiser

Alston Observatory

Alston Observatory is organising this event

Please contact Alston Observatory directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Alston Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Alston Observatory Open Evening – April 2024

    Wednesday 10th April 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Alston Observatory, Preston, PR3 3BP

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