Family Stargazing with Tiptree Star Gazers

Family Stargazing with Tiptree Star Gazers

Saturday 25th February 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Abberton Reservoir, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

The friendly astronomers from the Tiptree Star Gazers will have telescopes set up for you to observe the moon, any visible planets, and other objects of interest in the night sky.

These fantastic volunteers will give talks throughout the evening. You will learn about constellations and how to recognise them and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about astronomy.

The shop will be open in the evening, and our café will have a selection of food available, including toasties, paninis, a variety of cakes and hot drinks.

This event supports the nature reserve charity with donations of £6 per adult and £4 per child. Prior booking is essential. Please call the visitor centre team on 01206 738172.

Please note that this has already taken place on 25/02/2023


Event organiser

Tiptree Star Gazers

Tiptree Star Gazers is organising this event

Please contact Tiptree Star Gazers directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

Please call the Abberton Reservoir visitor centre team on 01206 738172 to book your space.

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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

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