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.)

Sorry event now fully booked

Join us for this exciting celestial tour of the winter night sky over North Yorkshire

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.

Booking essential. There is no charge and no prior knowledge is assumed. Numbers strictly limited to 20 people.

Please note that if skies are not clear, we will still be able to hear the talk, examine the telescopes, look at photos, and ask questions of our expert star gazers.

Beetle Bank Farm is 5 miles east of York City Centre, 15 minutes by car, parking on site. Please dress warmly for the outdoors. No food or drink is available, but you are welcome to bring a hot flask.