Astrocampus Observing Evening - Autumn 2024

Astrocampus Observing Evening - Autumn 2024

Tuesday 19th November 2024 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

Astrocampus - University of York
Heslington West Campus, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5NA

Join the team from Astrocampus for a family-friendly evening exploring the night sky and trying hands-on space-science activities.

Tour the observatory and discover what to look for in the night sky. Observe the Moon, planets, and stars when the weather allows with our telescopes and binoculars.

Even if the weather lets us down, find out about meteors and handle our genuine meteorite, investigate how new space telescopes work using an infrared camera, and learn about the scale of the Solar System with craft activities.

Events go ahead, whatever the weather. Register for your free spaces via the Eventbrite website.

Please note that this has already taken place on 19/11/2024


Event organiser

Astrocampus University of York

Astrocampus University of York is organising this event

Please contact Astrocampus University of York directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

Please book tickets for this event via the Eventbrite 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 Astrocampus - University of York. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Autumn 2024

    Tuesday 10th December 2024 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Autumn 2024

    Tuesday 17th December 2024 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Spring 2025

    Thursday 9th January 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Spring 2025

    Thursday 16th January 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Spring 2025

    Thursday 23rd January 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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  • Astrocampus Observing Evening – Spring 2025

    Thursday 30th January 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Astrocampus - University of York, York, YO10 5NA

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