Dark Skies and stargazing in Dedham Vale
Friday 13th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Dedham Vale Dark Sky Discovery Centre
Thorington Street, Colchester, C06 4SS
Learn about the Dark Skies in the Dedham Vale. Why we need them and how we are trying to implement awareness of the conservation of the night. The successes we have had so far in our campaign.
This will be followed by a presentation on the wonders of the constellation of Orion and the Orion Nebula.
After the talk there will be refreshments provided which will be followed by observing through telescopes guided by our expert team of Astronomers (weather permitting)
Places are limited to 30 guests so booking is essential email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Please note that this has already taken place on 13/02/2026
Event organiser
Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign is organising this event
Please contact Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign
Facebook: Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign
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.
Fri 13th Feb
Local light pollution
Dedham Vale Dark Sky Discovery Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Dedham Vale Dark Sky Discovery Centre