Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society Introduction to Astronomy evening
Friday 20th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm
East Ayton Village Hall
Wilsons Lane, East Ayton, North Yorkshire, YO13 9HY, Yorkshire and The Humber
This event is for those who have, or want to develop an interest in Astronomy, but don’t know where to start, or have a telescope and don’t know how to use it effectively.
It will include a short introductory talk followed by a chance for non-members to approach members for help and advice on astronomy or in setting up and using telescopes etc.
If the skies are clear then telescopes will be available outside for observing.
Feel free to bring along equipment you may have, especially if you don’t know how to use it and want some guidance!
Free for members. £3 for non-members, payable on the door. Free refreshments!
Event organiser
Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
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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.
Fri 20th Sep
Local light pollution
East Ayton Village Hall 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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