Great Outdoors, Stargazing

Big Dark Skies Festival Birthday Bash at Danby Lodge

15th Feb 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join us at Danby Lodge National Park Centre on Saturday 15 February for a celebration of our 10th Dark Skies Festival, with the incredible stargazing experts Astro Dog!

Get ready for a night under the stars like never before. As part of the 10th anniversary of the North York Moors Dark Skies Festival, we’re inviting you to join us at Danby Lodge National Park Centre for an unforgettable dark skies experience.

What’s on the Horizon?
Explore the wonders of the night sky with expert guides, Astro Dog, as we start by taking you on a tour of asterisms, constellations, and celestial navigation. Learn how to spot planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae!

Then, get up close and personal with deep space like never before. Use professional astronomy equipment (binoculars and large aperture telescopes) to observe breathtaking objects such as star clusters, distant galaxies, and the glowing beauty of nebulae.

Learn how to bring the stars to your own home with planetarium software and discover fantastic astronomy apps that’ll help you navigate the skies anytime. Our experts will guide you through how to use these tools to explore the cosmos from the comfort of your couch.

Event highlights:
Expert-led stargazing tour with Astro Dog
Views through powerful telescopes and binoculars
Interactive learning about constellations, planets, and deep space objects
Discover astronomy software to enhance your at-home stargazing

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the North York Moors Dark Skies Festival

Suitable for all ages.
Book your spot today for a magical evening of stargazing to celebrate a decade of dark skies in the North York Moors. This is a rare opportunity to connect with the cosmos and gain insights from stargazing experts – don’t miss out.

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