Solar observing with DASH Astro

Solar observing with DASH Astro

Sunday 11th August 2024 from 11:00am to 15:00pm

Dunwich Heath and Beach - National Trust
Minsmere Road, Dunwich, Suffolk, IP17 3DJ, East of England

On 11th August, between 11 and 3, join members of DASH Astro astronomical society to examine the sun more closely through special observation equipment. Look for sun spots, solar flares or prominences, and discover more about our closest star.

PLEASE BE AWARE – This event is contingent on the weather so may be postponed or cancelled at short notice.

Please note that this has already taken place on 11/08/2024


Event organiser

National Trust

National Trust is organising this event

Please contact National Trust directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.



Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Haw Wood Farm Caravan Park

    Hinton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT (4.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Blyth Rise Stays

    Station Road, Laxfield, Suffolk, IP13 8HF (12.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Windmill Lodges

    Red House Farm, Saxtead, Suffolk, IP13 9RD (14.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Albion Nights

    Norwich Road, Woodton, Norfolk, NR35 2LP (20.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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