Stargazing at Barrow Dark Sky Discovery Site
Saturday 2nd October 2021 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm
Barrow Common - Brancaster
Common Lane, Brancaster, Norfolk, PE31 8DB
Discover the wonders of the night sky from one of the Norfolk Coast AONB’s designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites with highly experienced astronomers from the King’s Lynn Astronomical Society.
There will be a collection of telescopes for people to see Jupiter, Saturn, galaxies, star clusters and much more. The event is subject to clear skies; please wear sturdy footwear and dress for all weathers.
The event is free of charge, but booking is essential. To book your place, phone John Craythorne on 01945 701038 or email [email protected].
This event takes place as part of the Norfolk Coast Dark Skies Festival 2021.
Please note that this has already taken place on 02/10/2021
Event organiser
King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society is organising this event
Please contact King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society
Twitter: @lynnastro
Facebook: King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society
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 2nd Oct
Local light pollution
Barrow Common - Brancaster is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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