Exploring the Universe Astronomy Open Day
Saturday 25th March 2023 from 10:30am to 16:00pm
Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre
20 James Street, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6JG
Enjoy an astronomical day exploring the universe at this fantastic event in Ebbw Vale.
Throughout the day, there will be a range of activities, including planetarium shows, seeing the universe in 3D, the chance to hold space rocks and a host of guest speakers.
If the skies are clear, the Go Stargazing team will have solar telescopes for safe observing the Sun. Refreshments and snacks will be available, and a free multi-storey car park is nearby.
The entry fee is £3 for adults and £1 for children under 16.
Please note that this has already taken place on 25/03/2023
Event organiser
Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: info@hovastronomy.org.uk
Website: Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society
Facebook: Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society
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.
Sat 25th Mar
Local light pollution
Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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