Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society
Thursday 17th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm
The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory
Sutton-at-Hone, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9HD
Everyone is welcome to join the Crayford Manor Astronomical Society Dartford members at the Parsonage Lane Pavilion for an informal evening of observing at the Dick Chambers Observatory.
If you have a telescope, you can take one along. A torch (preferably a red light during darkness) is required to help navigate from the car park to the location.
Before their first visit, first-time guests should contact the Society’s Secretary by emailing [email protected] to confirm their attendance.
Event organiser
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford is organising this event
Please contact Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford
Twitter: @CrayfordAS
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteWeather forecast
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17/10/24
15° 35%
Weather forecast for Dartford (2.2 miles away) updated 13/10/24 at 20:01.
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.
Thu 17th Oct
Local light pollution
The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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.
Light pollution map of The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory
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