Solargazing and planetarium show at Abbey Tower

Solargazing and planetarium show at Abbey Tower

Friday 18th August 2023 from 17:45pm to 20:00pm

Bath Abbey
Cheap Street, Bath, Avon, BA1 1LT

The Bath Astronomers, working in collaboration with Bath Abbey, will offer incredible views of the Sun at the top of the abbey tower and planetarium sessions on ground level.

Subject to clear skies, you’ll be guided on safely observing the Sun and get to look through high-quality telescopes. If solar gazing is impossible due to the weather, the focus will be on the tower and the bells!

Tickets for this event can be booked via Eventbrite.

Please note that this has already taken place on 18/08/2023


Event organiser

Bath Astronomers

Bath Astronomers is organising this event

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


Event booking

Please book tickets for this event via the Eventbrite 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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Bath Abbey. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 18:00pm to 19:00pm

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  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 6th December 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

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  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 13th December 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

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