Solar Gazing with the North Essex Astronomical Society
Saturday 26th August 2023 from 11:00am to 15:00pm
University of Essex - Colchester Campus
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Join the North Essex Astronomical Society for an exciting day of Solar Gazing and ice cream at the University of Essex.
Their experienced astronomers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the process of safely observing the sun. They will have a range of telescopes and equipment available for you to use so that you can get up close and personal with our nearest star.
Plus, why not pack a picnic to enjoy by the lake or under the shade of our trees in the award-winning Wivenhoe Park?
Bring your family and friends along for a day of fun and discovery – an event not to be missed!
Please note that this has already taken place on 26/08/2023
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 26th Aug
Local light pollution
University of Essex - Colchester Campus 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 University of Essex - Colchester Campus