Telescope Workshop and Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

Telescope Workshop and Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

Saturday 9th December 2023 from 16:00pm to 20:30pm

The Poltimore Observatory and Inn
East Street, North Molton, Devon, EX36 3HR

Enjoy a family-friendly evening of stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory and experience fabulous nighttime skies using their telescopes.

The event starts with a telescope workshop from 16:00 to 17:30. If you have a telescope of your own and want some expert advice, bring it along!

The stargazing session starts at 18:00 to 22:30 and includes a tour of the observatory and observing using their large-aperture telescopes.

This event is organised in collaboration with Space Detectives, who will give an introductory presentation on astronomy and VR experiences, perfect if the skies are cloudy!

Why not enjoy a meal in the pub and perhaps book to stay over for a stargazing break?

Please note that this has already taken place on 09/12/2023


Event organiser

Poltimore Inn Observatory

Poltimore Inn Observatory is organising this event

Please contact Poltimore Inn Observatory 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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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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at The Poltimore Observatory and Inn. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 21st December 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Telescope Course at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 18th January 2025 from 16:00pm to 17:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 18th January 2025 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 1st March 2025 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 29th March 2025 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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