Stargazing at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Saturday 14th February 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King Street, Bath, Avon, BA1 2BL, South West
Join us for an unforgettable Dark Skies Stargazing Event in partnership with Bath Astronomers, set in the very garden where, on the night of 13 March 1781, the amateur astronomer William Herschel used a homemade telescope to discover the planet Uranus.
This special evening offers a rare opportunity to explore the night sky from a place of true astronomical significance. With guidance from experienced astronomers and access to professional telescopes, you will observe celestial wonders while standing in the footsteps of one of history’s greatest discoveries.
Tickets are strictly limited to 20 guests to ensure an intimate and immersive experience. Secure your place now and be part of a night that connects past and present under the stars.
Please note that this has already taken place on 14/02/2026
Event organiser
Herschel Museum of Astronomy is organising this event
Please contact Herschel Museum of Astronomy directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
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Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent 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 14th Feb
Local light pollution
Herschel Museum of Astronomy is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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