Stargazing at RSPB Old Moor

Stargazing at RSPB Old Moor

Saturday 9th November 2024 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Broomhill, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0YF

RSPB Old Moor and Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society (MSAS) are combining astronomy with creatures of the night.

MSAS are bringing with them powerful telescopes and guide you through the night sky and they are also bringing with them an astronomical display and night sky computer atlas demonstrations in the activity centre.

We also have a very unique experience with night vision binoculars and thermal imaging cameras to look for mammals and birds at night with view points setup across the mere and the field pools.

There will be hot and cold drinks and snacks to purchase during the event.

Please note that this has already taken place on 09/11/2024


Event organiser

RSPB

RSPB is organising this event

Please contact RSPB 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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Weather forecast

  • 09/11/24

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Weather forecast for Darfield (1.4 miles away) updated 09/11/24 at 20:01.


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.



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