Whether the you are an absolute beginner or a serious amateur astronomer, we promise an enjoyable and worthwhile weekend amongst the stars.

Friday Evening from 8pm till 10.30pm, Intro and

Saturday Morning from 10.30 till 12.30, Talk on 'Our star, the Sun' and observing the Sun with special telescopes.

Saturday afternoons are free, when attendees could visit the Island Observatory, if pre-arranged or Needles Battery Space Display or just do their own thing.

Saturday Evening from 8.00 till 10.30, Talk 'Life and Death of Stars' and more stargazing.

Sunday Morning from 10.30 till 12.30, Talk 'How to continue your interest in the Stars' and more solar observing .Course ends.

Most talks and teaching sessions use our virtual reality planetarium dome.

Each course is limited to 15 attendees, ensuring opportunities with telescopes and personal attention from the planetarium astronomers. We have number telescopes up to 10 inches in diameter and purpose made solar telescopes.

£50 per person for the whole weekend.

"Great place to visit. Really enjoyed our star gazing weekend organised by the planetarium. Paul and Andrew are great and the skies there are fab on a clear night." - Suzanne Lewis

"Fabulous evening of summer night sky stargazing. Great view of the Milky Way and Cygnus - well worth a trip out to Fort Victoria." - Nicola Whiteley

For details or to book please call us on 01983 761555 or email [email protected]