Newcastle Astronomical Society

Beginners Talk and Observing event along Hadrian's Wall 29 March 2013

The Northumberland National Park are organising a public event in association with the Newcastle Astronomical Society as part of their Dark Sky initiative!

About the Talk:

The talk will be delivered by Jason Russell from the Newcastle Astronomical Society, giving a brief history of astronomy, an explanation of distances in space, which equimpent to use and an introduction to astro-photography. Suitable for all the family! Drinks and Food will be available on site.

This is a FREE event, however, booking for the presentation is essential (limited to 25 tickets).

To get your tickets, follow the link bellow:
http://stargazingevent290313.eventbrite.co.uk/

How to get to the talk:

Herding Hill Farm
Shield Hill
Haltwhistle
NE49 9NW

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About the observing session:

After the talk, weather permitting, the public will be able to move over to Cawfields car park, Dark Sky discovery Site, to see the night sky through members telescopes.

Public observing will be available between 8.30pm and 10pm. You do not need to book a place for the observing session. Please bring warm clothes and binoculars if you have some.

We will update our facebook group, twitter, and the website with weather information.

The talk will go ahead regardless of the weather, however the observing session is subject to clear skies.

How to get to the observing session:

Cawfields is situtated 1000 meters away on the other side of the B6318, opposite the Milecastle Inn.

Cawfield Car Park
Hadrian's Wall
Nr Haltwhistle
NE49 9NN

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For those who are interested in staying overnight, why not book yourself into Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan site. To book, go to: www.herdinghillfarm.co.uk

Posted by Alison B on Febuary 24, 2013

Cawfields Quary, Northumberland National Park.

A landscaped quarry site with picnic tables, stunning views of the lake with budding wildlife and good access up on to Hadrian's Wall. Not only walkers can experience the beauty of the area but stargazers have made this a site of choice for their astronomical needs.

Newcastle Astronomical Society supported the Dark sky discovery campaign. The results were announced on 17th January. The Northumberland National Park receive the dark sky status, giving people the opportunity to witness some of the darkest skies in the UK.

For more information on Dark Sky Discovery.

Stargazing in the Northumberland National Park:

The website My Dark Sky is building up records of light pollution surveys in the UK:

Posted by AB on April 28, 2012

Solar Gazing @ Cawfields

Solar Viewing at Cawfields in the Heart of the Northumberland National Park 9th and 17th of July 2011.

Newcastle Astronomical Society and Border Astronomical Society took part in two public solar viewing events.

Walkers passing by were intrigued to see the solar activity from the sun, amazed at the sight of distinctive sun spots and flares seen through solar telescopes.