Spooky Star Gazing – County Durham
Locomotion in Shildon teams up with Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing with a Halloween twist, spooky or space-themed fancy dress very welcome.
Inside the main hall, you can meet the society’s members, learn the basics of astronomy, get hands-on with self-led light-and-space activities and even bring your own telescope along for setup help, with the chance to explore Locomotion’s collection of rail vehicles too.
Weather permitting, the team heads outside with high-powered telescopes to study the night sky and point out deep-sky objects. A self-service hot drink station keeps the chill off, and red-light etiquette applies. Dress warmly, as some of the evening is outdoors.
