See the Stars at Arundel Wetland Centre
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre hosts a Stargazing Evening with Astronomia, as part of the BBC Stargazing LIVE event
On the evening of Tuesday 24 January, Arundel Wetland Centre is hosting an indoor talk and outdoor telescope session with Astronomia telescope and binoculars shop of Dorking. This event is part of a series of astronomy activities across the UK in January, encouraged by the BBC Stargazing Live program. “At Arundel Wetland Centre the sky over the south downs has very little light pollution which will make for good viewing through the telescopes,” said Olivia Iles, centre manager, “We are excited to be hosting this event with Astronomia. We have worked with their sister company Viewpoint Optics, who provided the night vision scopes used during our sold out batwalks last year.”
Visitors attending the astronomy evening in January will recieve a Stargazing LIVE Star and Moon Guide created by BBC Learning. This guide is perfect for every beginner, keen to get started on the astronomy basics. The trusty companion guide shows how to observe the sky and spot major craters and the sites of the Apollo Moon landings, keeping the amateur astronomer busy all year round. “We are also providing hot soup during the outside viewing session to help keep everyone feeling warm.” said Claire Drew, Learning Manager at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre.
Last year, up to 40,000 took part in Stargazing astronomy activities in the UK. This year, BBC Learning and the Stargazing LIVE team are hoping even more people get involved, with hundreds of events and Star Parties being organised from Lands End to Aberdeen with the help of partners around the country.
Event Details
Stargazing Evening at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road Arundel, BN18 9PB
Call 01903 881530 to book
Event costs £2 per person
6 pm – 8:30pm
