Romney Marsh support for BBC’s ‘Stargazing’ extravaganza

On Monday 16th and Wednesday 18th January from 6 to 9pm, Kent Wildlife Trust is holding ‘An Evening with the Stars’ - free family events at its Romney Marsh Visitor Centre and nature reserve in support of the BBC’s Stargazing LIVE series to celebrate the wonders of the night skies.

 

Local amateur astronomers will explain about the fascinating world of stargazing with the opportunity to experience a powerful telescope and see the celestial bodies up close. There will be information to take away and hot drinks will be available.

Romney Marsh Visitor Centre Manager, Steve Humphreys, said: “The Marsh is one of the least light-polluted areas of the south east, so with any luck and a clear, crisp winter sky, visitors to our events are in for an astronomical treat! Come for the whole event or just drop in and chat to the experts who will answer your questions about the stars, galaxies and planets.”

Stargazing LIVE (co-produced by the Open University) returns for a second three-night series on BBC Two to encourage everyone - from the complete beginner to the enthusiastic amateur - to make the most of the night sky. Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain will broadcast live from the control room of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, interacting live with the audience and calling on a starry collection of the country’s finest astronomical minds to explore the majestic wonders of the skies above Britain.

Last year, up to 40,000 took part in stargazing astronomy activities in the UK. This year, BBC Learning and the Stargazing LIVE team are hoping even more people get involved, with hundreds of events and ‘Star Parties’ being organised from Lands End to Aberdeen with the help of partners around the country.

Bringing together astronomical societies, telescope demonstrations, interactive activities, AV media, talks, recitals, planetarium investigations and astrophotography, these events will contribute to a national stargazing celebration - some of which will be shown live on air.

The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre is on the Dymchurch Road (A259), New Romney. Call 01797 369487 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.

 

 

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