Richard Darn

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Richard Darn is an experienced astronomer based in the North of England. Enthusiastic in outreach, Richard delivers astronomy events across the region in support of numerous locations and organisations.

Richard also advises on dark sky designations, having helped Northumberland National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, and North York Moors National Park achieve dark sky status with the International Dark-Sky Association. Richard helped launch Kielder Observatory and co-founded the popular Kielder Forest Star Camp.

In addition, Richard delivers high-quality training to businesses wanting to tap into the expanding tourism market for stargazing.
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Forthcoming events by Richard Darn

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  • Galaxy Night at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stars over the Howardian Hills – Ampleforth

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 00:19am to 21:30pm

    Ampleforth Village Hall, Ampleforth, YO62 4DU

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Event locations used by Richard Darn

  • Ampleforth Village Hall

    West End, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, YO62 4DU, Yorkshire and The Humber England

    Public Venue

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  • Birkdale Farm – Mowthorpe

    Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6QE

    Private Venue

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  • Gilling East Village Hall

    Pottergate, Gilling East, North Yorkshire, YO62 4JJ

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  • Keld Resource Centre

    Keld, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Private Venue

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  • Low Mill Outdoor Centre

    Station Road, Askrigg, County Durham, DL3 8HA

    Private Venue

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  • Nunnington Village Hall

    The Avenue, Nunnington, North Yorkshire, YO62 5UY

    Public Venue

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  • Sutton Bank Star Hub

    Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

    Coniston Cold, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4EA, Yorkshire and The Humber England

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  • Welburn Village Hall

    Church Lane, Welburn, North Yorkshire, YO60 7EG

    Public Venue

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