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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.

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  1. The image shows the silhouette of a man photographing The Milky Way galaxy from the hillside

    Add An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory

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    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…

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    17 May 2021Open 21:00 -
    More info for An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory
  2. Close up image of the moon

    Moon Night: Grassholme Observatory

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    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…

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    18 May 2021Open 21:00 -
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  3. Aurora Night, image of the Northern Lights above a frosty landscape

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    Aurora Night: Grassholme Observatory

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    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…

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    20 May 2021to30 May 2021
    More info for Aurora Night: Grassholme Observatory
  4. Photo of High Force Waterfall illuminated by moonlight.

    Milky Way Photoshoot - High Force Waterfall

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    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.

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    10 Sept 2021Open 21:15 -
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    8 Oct 2021Open 10:00 -
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  5. Photographer looking through telescope at the night sky above city lights

    Durham Night Photography: Durham City Centre

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    Join us for a night photography workshop in Durham City Centre.

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    19 Sept 2021Open 20:00 - 21:30
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  6. Impressionist image of a face belong to a sculpture

    Add Abstract and Impressionist Photography: Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

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    Join us for a photography workshop in Hardwick Park, where you'll learn how to create impressionist and abstract images.

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  7. Dark skies at Killhope

    North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2021

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    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…

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    22 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021
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  8. Silhouette of photographer gazing through a telescope at the night sky

    Beginner's Astrophotography - North Pennines

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    Join us for an astrophotography workshop at a dark sky location in the North Pennines

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    30 Nov 2021Open 18:30 -
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