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Dark Sky Stargazing at Capel y Ffin in the Black Mountains

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  • Observe the night sky from the darkest and most atmospheric of locations

  • Learn from experienced astronomers

  • Use our telescopes to explore deep space

Capel y Ffin, Powys, NP7 7NP

Times

Our start time depends on the time of year, the activity lasts 2 hours

Dates

Available August to May (evenings are too light in June and July).
Everyday apart from during the full moon.

Price

£20 per person

Who can come

Great for beginners, we advise a minimum age of 8 years old

Group size

10-25

Experience Wales dark skies like never before at the atmospheric and remote churchyard of Capel y FFin St Mary.

Join astronomers from Dark Sky Wales as they take you around the night sky.

As part of a group you will use binoculars and telescopes to explore the planets, galaxies, nebula and star clusters. Learn about the constellations and discover the mythologies that surround them.

Just wrap up warm and enjoy the wonders of the Universe with Dark Sky Wales.



Additional details

This tour is organised and managed by Dark Sky Wales Training Services Limited

Minimum age is 8 years old, you can bring smaller children but the activity is not really advised for this age group. You don't need any skills or experiences, we'd love to show you the night sky for the first time.

Please wear warm clothes as we will be outside for 2 hours. We also offer Planetarium shows, astrophotography lessons, one to one tuition.

Our start time depends on the time of year, the activity lasts 2 hours.


Facilities & refreshments

Facilities and refreshments depend on the location. We can offer other churches as locations and will agree one, and it's facilities, when booking.


Accessibility

Accessibility depends on the location. We can offer other churches as locations and will agree one, and it's facilities, when booking.



 

Contact your host

Dark Sky Wales Training Services Limited

07403 402114