Stargazing Star Gazing – Visit to York Astronomical Society

Venue: Beetle Bank Farm, Moor Lane, Murton, York YO19 5XD

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Start time: 7.30pm. Ends 9pm (approx.)

Amateur astronomers Dave Armson and Andrew Stephenson will deliver a 30-minute indoor stargazing presentation and telescopic demonstration before we gaze up to the heavens. A unique sight timed for this evening will be a waxing half-moon passing close to the Seven Sisters (Pleiades) star cluster. Weather permitting, other highlights include a very bright Jupiter and its moons, Venus, the ringed planet Saturn, orange giant Aldebaran and many winter constellations including Orion and its nebula.

This event is kindly hosted by members of York Astronomical Society.  Children are most welcome accompanied by an adult YMS member.

Despite the cloudy skies we had a great talk and did get to view some of the telescopes.