
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TG, North West
Robert will tell you more about how we need to protect dark skies and show startling images and videos of the objects we hope to see when we go outside, weather permitting. But even if the weather does not co-operate there still will be colourful talks, videos and hands on help with telescopes, together with friendly advice on how to get started in this wonderful hobby.
Wrap up warm - autumn nights can still be cold, bring binoculars if you have them and also a torch. Don't forget a hat....
This event is only suitable for children aged 10+ who are able to sit and listen to a speaker.
Did you know; from towns and cities we see just a handful of stars, but, when away from light pollution, we could count 2,000 at any one time!
Please book early - places are limited and only available in advance.
The event is held at Mere Sands Wood visitor centre, meeting in the classroom before going outside to see the stars. The visitor centre has literature, toilets and a small shop selling gifts, hot and cold drinks and confectionery. The site is run by The Lancashire Wildlife Trust, who are a local wildlife charity, working to protect wildlife and nature for the future.
OS Grid ref: SD 447 157
Parking: - cost included in the ticket.
Main Car Park is on a 'Pay on exit' camera based system. Please remember to give the organisers your car registration to avoid being charged for car parking.
Please note that this event has already taken place on 25/09/2020
Event organiser

Robert Ince Stargazing Events is organising this event
Please contact Robert Ince Stargazing Events directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
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Event booking
Bookings are closed for this event.
Event darkness
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.

Fri 25th Sep
Local light pollution
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.