Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend - August 2023
Friday 11th August 2023 from 16:00pm to Sunday 13th August 2023 12:00pm
Wigwam Holidays Hafren
Rhiwdefeity, Staylittle, Powys, SY19 7BY
Dark Sky Wales presents two days of astronomical tuition and observation set in the wonderful dark skies of Staylittle in Mid-Wales. The workshop is ideal for anyone, no matter their level of experience, to get you more accustomed to astronomy, the night sky and take fantastic images.
On-site, there are 6 Running Water Deluxe Wigwam Cabins, each built and finished to the highest standard for the ultimate glamping experience. Each cabin sleeps up to 4 adults and or a family of 5 and provides a comprehensive range of facilities.
Day 1 – itinerary
4.00 pm Arrive at the Hafren.
6.00 pm Introductory Lecture – The basics of Astronomy
7.00 pm Break
7.30 pm Equipment – Introduction to astronomical equipment.
9.00 pm Break
10.00 pm Astronomical Observation and Astrophotography (weather permitting)
2.30 am Finish for the night
Day 2 – itinerary
The daytime is left free for you to explore the fantastic scenery of Mid Wales.
6.00 pm Lecture – What’s in the night sky?
7.00 pm Break
7.30 pm Astrophotography – Landscape and deep-sky imaging.
9.00 pm Break
10.00 pm Astronomical Observation and Astrophotography (weather permitting)
2.30 am Finish for the night
Day 3 – itinerary
12.00 pm Leave Hafren
Please note that this has already taken place on 11/08/2023
Event organiser
Dark Sky Wales is organising this event
Please contact Dark Sky Wales directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Dark Sky Wales
Twitter: @AlDarkSkyWales
Facebook: Dark Sky Wales
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent 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.
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Local light pollution
Wigwam Holidays Hafren is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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