Stargazing evenings will be held by the Island Planetarium at the Fort Victoria.

Fort Victoria has been awarded "Dark Sky Discovery Site" status, so why not come and enjoy it with us.

Pre-booking is required as we are limited to a maximum of 20 places each evening. Call us on 01983 761555 or book over the counter.

Booking is required atleast 24 hours prior to the event.

These evening presentation’s are for people with little or no knowledge of the stars or wanting a refresher, on find your way around the night sky. It will show you what to look for throughout the year and show how the sky changes at different times of the year and why this happens. Also it takes you through some of the basic observing tips, guides you with choosing appropriate and helpful books, observing aids and instruments. You will also each receive a set of notes of everything covered in the evening to take with you.

After the first session which lasts for around 45 minutes, weather permitting there will be an observing session which can sometimes continues until midnight! This will enable you to put into practice something of what you will have learnt. In this session we use telescopes to see some objects in more detail. If skies are not clear we will continue on the dome.

Cost per person £8.00 (£3.00 is refunded if we are unable to stargaze)

Evening not suitable for under 8's