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People See magnificent Milky Way and spectacular Saturn at Sutton Bank Star Hub - here's how to book By Duncan Atkins Comment Published 19th Sep 2024, 13:29 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Night owls are being offered the chance to get magnificent views the Milky Way and Saturn at the popular Star Hub at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre. The facility – opened three years ago by the North York Moors National Park Authority – has attracted hundreds of night owls eager to gaze through powerful telescopes at the starry night sky and enjoy colourful presentations.
Now another packed programme is planned, starting with an opportunity to spy the Milky Way and spectacular ringed planet Saturn on Saturday September 21. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to The Scarborough News, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Richard Darn, lead astronomer, said: “The North York Moors is beautifully dark which is why it was designated as an international dark sky reserve in 2020.
Astronomer Richard Darn at the Sutton Bank Star Hub which has announced more dark sky events for the public. "The public appetite to learn more about the night sky is as strong as ever, especially as many people have lost their view of the heavens due to light pollution.” Other themed nights planned include moon watching sessions and a chance to see the Solar System’s biggest planet Jupiter.
The Star Hub is located at the Sutton Bank National Park Centre and is fully accessible. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4x8ubjvu for more information and booking details.
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