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 is organising this event
Please contact Tiptree Star Gazers directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Tiptree Star Gazers
Event booking
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.
Sat 25th Feb
Local light pollution
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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.
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