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A night of stargazing at Blyth Hall, B46 2AF (BOOK NOW)

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VISUAL OBSERVING VS SPACE TELESCOPES & PROBES

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes

Images online, whether from the space based or large ground based telescopes are undoubtedly incredible, however there are a few things to consider about these images, compared to when viewing these objects through a telescope:


Camera images (from telescopes) are taken with extremely expensive, high-tech equipment, that will have the ability to do super long exposure images, that are then edited and they will have gathered light our eyes can't see (infrared and x-ray). These instruments are more sensitive to light than the human eye and some have been taken outside the disturbance of Earth's atmosphere.


Our telescope & equipment

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes

Viewing objects through a telescope is an incredible and mind blowing experience. It's the most natural, raw way you will see the planets, the moon, stars and anything else that resides amongst our cosmos. These sights are truly inspiring and we never know how it will affect people emotionally, some people cry, some people jump up and down and others have a smile from ear to ear.  


Please bare in mind, although you will not see images quite like the space images, what you do see through the telescope will leave you astonished and forever remembering when you first saw them with your own two eyes. 

AUTUMN STARGAZING IN SEPTEMBER: BOOK NOW

CONSTELLATIONS IN SEPTEMBER'S NIGHT SKY

THINGS TO SEE IN THE NIGHT SKY September 2026

What to see in the night sky UK: August 2026

Active Meteor Shower in September

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

Aurigids Meteor Shower 2026:


Radiant: Constellation Auriga (Look North-East)

Active: 28th August - 5th September

PEAK: 31st August PM -> 1st September AM


Viewing Tips

  1. Find Dark Skies: Light pollution is the biggest enemy of a good show. Get as far away from city lights as possible.
  2. Check the Moon: A full or bright moon can wash out all but the brightest fireballs.
  3. Let Your Eyes Adapt: It takes about 20–30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust to the dark. Avoid looking at your phone during this time!
  4. The Best Time: Most showers are best viewed between midnight and dawn, as this is when your part of the Earth is rotating directly into the debris path

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

September 2026 is an exceptional month for naked-eye stargazing, featuring a "planets-on-parade" sequence and the peak brightness of the solar system’s most brilliant world. Because several major planets are gathering in the evening sky, you won’t need any equipment to see the month's best shows.


Here are the highlights:


1st Sep:

Aurigids Meteor Shower PEAK


9th Sep:

Epsilon Perseid Meteor PEAK


14th Sep:

Moon near Venus


17th Sep:

Moon near Antares


21st Sep:

Venus at PEAK brightness


22nd Sep:

Autumnal Equinox


25th Sep:

Neptune is at opposition


26th Sep:

Full "Harvest" Moon


30th Sep:

Mercury in the morning

(45 mins before sunrise)

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