Stargazing For Beginners
The ultimate beginners course for learning how to recognise things in the night sky - from stars and planets to constellations and nebula!
Booking required - the class sells out fast, so reserve your space now!
No special equipment needed, just bring yourself, a pad and pen and a sense of wonder…
- What are constellations?
- Where is the north star?
- What is a nebula?
- How do I see a comet?
- How can I tell the difference between a star and a planet?
- What are shooting stars?
Two friendly evenings for complete beginners.
If you want to learn the difference between a full moon, new moon, super moon and a blue moon, how to use certain stars and constellations to point to other things to see in the sky, how to watch for comets and meteors, how to distinguish between planets and stars, how to spot a nebula and more, this is the course for you!
If the weather and clouds allow, we'll be heading outside into the gardens to put into practice what we learn in the class, so bring sensible shoes and a warm coat!
If the class is sold out, or the dates don't suit you, sign up for updates and when the next class starts at the Links page.
After the class, you'll get emailed a print-out and keep sky guide and try-at-home exercises.