Name: [16] Dark Skies at High Trenhouse
Start: 2025-02-22T19:00:00+00:00
Location: High Trenhouse

Saturday 22nd February 2025 - 7pm
A stargazing event not to be missed

Step into the wonder of the night sky as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Dark Skies Festival with renowned astronomer Martin Lunn, MBE. This event promises to be a fun, family-friendly evening filled with stories, stargazing, and a touch of science!
High Trenhouse, located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, is one of the last places in the UK to experience truly dark skies. This is your chance to unplug, connect with nature, and gaze at the universe with one of the UK's leading astronomers.
With just a 1 in 3 chance of perfect starry skies due to winter weather, this event is an adventure! Even if the stars are shy, Martin's talk will make your evening unforgettable.
What to Expect:
Stargazing: Explore the night sky guided by Martin’s expert knowledge. Using a laser pointer, he’ll highlight celestial wonders like The Plough, Orion, Jupiter, and Mars.
Indoor Talk & Slideshow: Learn about the Spring Sky, sprinkled with myths, legends, and the latest astronomical updates.
Interactive Q&A: Get all your burning astronomy questions answered!
Fun Quiz: Test your knowledge with 10 exciting questions and see who’s the true stargazing expert.
Weather-Ready: Dress warmly in walking boots or wellies and bring binoculars for a closer look.
A hearty, warming home cooked 3 course meal from our farmhouse kitchen team with a glass of wine or soft drink. All dietary requirements can be catered for just let us know in advance.
About Martin Lunn:
MBE Award-Winner for services to astronomy and education.
Former Curator of Astronomy at the Yorkshire Museum in York.
Weekly host of an astronomy show on Drystone Radio.
Passionate about making astronomy fun and accessible to all.