The Star of Bethlehem Christmas Stargazing at Lime Tree Observatory
Saturday 21st December 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm
Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium
Lime Tree Farm, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA
Join astronomers from the Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium for a light-hearted investigation into the most famous star of the festive season. The Star of Bethlehem is a presentation looking at the numerous possibilities of what the phenomenon might have been.
This show will make up half of the evening, with telescope observing time for the other half if the weather is good, and more planetarium fun if it’s not so good.
As usual, we will have refreshments for half-time, including mince pies and mulled wine. It’s a lovely way to wind down to the festive period.
These are family friendly events, although the content is probably not suitable for children under the age of 10.
Please note that this has already taken place on 21/12/2024
Event organiser
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Event booking
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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 21st Dec
Local light pollution
Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium 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 Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium
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