Moon & Jupiter
The Moon will be close to the Planet Jupiter in the evening sky. Cairngorms Astronomy Group will be hosting a talk in the Discovery Centre
Come join us in Tomintoul for an evening of meteor spotting and stargazing in Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms Dark Sky Park.
The First Quarter Moon and the planet Jupiter will appear close together in the mid-evening sky. Cairngorms Astronomy Group will be giving a talk on our own Moon and Jupiter and its own moons. After the talk, if the sky is clear we will view the Moon and Jupiter through a telescope located in the village square.
The Moon will be at half phase, giving high contrast views of craters, mountains and valleys. The view of Jupiter will show the cloudbelts in its atmosphere and also its 4 major moons.
What to Expect:
Meet at the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre at 7:00 PM, where we’ll begin the evening with hot drinks and a short presentation on the planet Jupiter. Afterwards, we’ll take a short group walk to a nearby stargazing site using red head torches, which help preserve night vision. We will be using a telescope to get a close up view of the planet and its moons
As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold and changeable weather. Lots of layers, along with gloves and hat will make your stargazing experience more enjoyable. Please also wear appropriate footwear for potentially wet and wintry conditions.
If conditions are unsuitable on the day of the event the organiser will email attendees.
Toilets are available in Tomintoul and in the Discovery Centre.
Suggested donation of £7 through Eventbrite or on the night helps to support the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms Dark Sky Park.
The Moon will be close to the Planet Jupiter in the evening sky. Cairngorms Astronomy Group will be hosting a talk in the Discovery Centre
Come join us in Tomintoul for an evening of meteor spotting and stargazing in Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms Dark Sky Park.
The First Quarter Moon and the planet Jupiter will appear close together in the mid-evening sky. Cairngorms Astronomy Group will be giving a talk on our own Moon and Jupiter and its own moons. After the talk, if the sky is clear we will view the Moon and Jupiter through a telescope located in the village square.
The Moon will be at half phase, giving high contrast views of craters, mountains and valleys. The view of Jupiter will show the cloudbelts in its atmosphere and also its 4 major moons.
What to Expect:
Meet at the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre at 7:00 PM, where we’ll begin the evening with hot drinks and a short presentation on the planet Jupiter. Afterwards, we’ll take a short group walk to a nearby stargazing site using red head torches, which help preserve night vision. We will be using a telescope to get a close up view of the planet and its moons
As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold and changeable weather. Lots of layers, along with gloves and hat will make your stargazing experience more enjoyable. Please also wear appropriate footwear for potentially wet and wintry conditions.
If conditions are unsuitable on the day of the event the organiser will email attendees.
Toilets are available in Tomintoul and in the Discovery Centre.
Suggested donation of £7 through Eventbrite or on the night helps to support the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms Dark Sky Park.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- under 16 with parent or legal guardian
- In-person
- Doors at 6:45 pm
Refund Policy
Location
Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre
The Square
Tomintoul AB37 9ET
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