#WHERE TO SEE METEOR SHOWER NOVEMBER 11 2015 HOW TO#
You'll be shown, and be able to handle museum quality meteorites, be given an introduction on how to use binoculars properly and (weather permitting) use the observatory's powerful telescopes for stargazing. The evening begins in the Restaurant with one of our superb freshly made sandwiches, and piping hot soup, (be sure to tell us of any dietary requirements when you book.) Then the team will take you up to the observatory to start the astronomy part of the evening. A perfect compromise between the comfort of award winning, locally sourced food and the dark skies of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, it's absolutely second to none. Additionally, there are several regular meteor showers every year, caused by the orbiting Earth crashing into dust particles left by comets and asteroids that visit our inner solar system.īattlesteads Observatory is the number one location in Northumberland to enjoy a shooting star supper in style. Shooting stars can be seen at any time of the year, particularly in a Dark Sky Site away from light pollution, so when you're visiting us it's always best to be looking up.
If you want to try to photograph a meteor then bring your tripod and DSLR for some top tips.Ī family ticket is valid for a group of 2 adults & 2 children. If the skies clear and are ready for a great shooting star show, then you'll need to keep warm. Shooting Stargazers from 14 to 100 years old will enjoy this experience.
Tuesday 17 th November, 2015 to Wednesday 18 th November, 2015 Dark Sky Observatory Observatory Home About the Observatory Our Events Events Calendar Gift Vouchers Observatory Team Gallery Our Partners Find Us Shooting Star Supperĭiscover the origins of a shooting star whilst enjoying a tasty supper from Battlesteads restaurant.
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