Winter Comets and Curry
15th November 2025. The debris left behind by the comet Tempel-Tuttle gives rise to the Leonids meteor shower and the debris trail left behind by comet Encke gives rise to the Taurid meteor shower. Join us for a warming curry and informative talk before heading out to try and spot some meteors (shooting stars). If the weather is good you will also have an opportunity to look through an historic telescope; we have some of the largest working telescopes in the country. ADULTS ONLY
Stargazing Evenings
Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere that surrounds the Observatory at night and, weather permitting look through some of the largest telescopes in the country at some extraordinary night sky objects. Don't worry if it is cloudy we have a cloudy night contingency.
The Wider Universe
This 4 week course is above beginner level and is aimed at those with an understanding of the basics in astronomy. It will take a more in depth look at stars and galaxies, introduce you to cosmology and give you an understanding of where we are in the Wider Universe.
