SUNday, Sunday, Family Fun Day
Sunday 26th June 2022 from 11:00am to 16:00pm
Rosse Observatory
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3RJ
Join astronomers from the West Yorkshire Astronomical Society at their fabulous Rosse Observatory for a family-friendly day observing our closest star, the Sun, using special telescopes. There’ll also be rocket-making and other family activities. A fun science day out for all the family!
Please note that this has already taken place on 26/06/2022
Event organiser
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact West Yorkshire Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Facebook: West Yorkshire Astronomical 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.
Sun 26th Jun
Local light pollution
Rosse Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
-
Urban
-
Suburban
-
Semi-rural
-
Rural
-
Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Rosse Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
Stay and gaze nearby
Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.