Stargazing in the North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve
Saturday 5th April 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm
Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village
Botton, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NJ, Yorkshire and The Humber
Escape to the tranquillity of Botton Village, a Camphill Village Trust community nestled within the breathtaking North York Moors National Park, a designated Dark Skies Reserve. Join us for an unforgettable evening under a blanket of stars to connect with the cosmos.
Our laser-guided stargazing event will be expertly led by Sophie Caroll from Cosmic Wonders. Sophie is an experienced science educator, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and Associate Member of the Institute of Physics. Sophie will illuminate the wonders of the night sky and share fascinating insights into stars, planets, and constellations.
The Moon, along with the planets Mars and Jupiter, will be visible in the sky during this event, and they look incredible through our telescopes! In case of cloudy skies, fear not! We’ll retreat to our cosy planetarium, where Sophie will continue to unravel the mysteries of the universe through immersive visuals and engaging explanations.
Relax and enjoy the awe-inspiring view from comfortable deckchairs, and warm up with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate as you marvel at the beauty of the night sky. This event is designed to be family-friendly, providing a memorable experience for all attendees. Come and discover the magic of the stars in the peaceful setting of Botton Village.
Event organiser
Cosmic Wonders is organising this event
Please contact Cosmic Wonders directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cosmic Wonders
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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.
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Local light pollution
Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village 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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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village
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