Introduction to Astronomy Course at Norman Lockyer Observatory
Saturday 5th April 2025 from 10:00am to 17:00pm
Norman Lockyer Observatory
Salcombe Hill Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY
The aim of this one-day course is to introduce major topics in astronomy. The journey begins with a description of our planet, the Earth, and its place in the Solar System. Further out, star clusters, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies are explored. No prior knowledge or mathematics are required and the course aims to increase one’s appreciation and enjoyment of the night sky.
Event organiser
Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
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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 5th Apr
Local light pollution
Norman Lockyer Observatory 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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