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The North Pennines has some of the darkest skies in the country, making the area ideal for stargazing. Some of the following events all take place at the new North Pennines Observatory in Allenheads, just over the border in neighbouiring Northumberland.
For more information visit the North Pennines Stargazing website.
Number of results: 8
Stargazing Events
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of celebration and socially distanced astronomy.
On arrival, your health and safety is our primary concern, and we have a comprehensive system in place to ensure that you have a wonderful, and…
Stargazing Events
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
The Moon – love it or not, without it we wouldn’t exist. It’s true to say that the story of our Moon is a tale of mystery, fairy tales and some, well crazy thoughts too!
On arrival, your health and safety is our primary concern, and we have a…
Stargazing Events
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of celebration and socially distanced astronomy.
On arrival, your health and safety is our primary concern, and we have a comprehensive system in place to ensure that you have a wonderful, and…
Stargazing Events
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Join us for an astrophotography workshop at High Force, where we'll concentrate on capturing the Milky Way. In the case of cloud cover, further shooting opportunities will be available, including illumination setups.
Stargazing Events
Join us for a night photography workshop in Durham City Centre.
Workshop
Join us for a photography workshop in Hardwick Park, where you'll learn how to create impressionist and abstract images.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines has some of the darkest skies in the country where you can see 1000s of stars on clear nights, so it’s the perfect place for stargazing. Here, you are away from busy towns and cities where there is lots of light spillage which…
Stargazing Events
Join us for an astrophotography workshop at a dark sky location in the North Pennines
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