Urban Stargazing

Event information

At-Bristol and Exmoor Dark Sky Discovery are joining forces to bring you an evening of urban stargazing. As we dim the lights in Millennium Square, head to our terrace balcony with a drink and enjoy views of the night sky using provided telescopes and binoculars. See which stars and planets are visible from the centre of the city, and find out what will appear when you're away from the lights.

Whether you already know your Ursa Major from your Dobsonian, or if you're a complete beginner to astronomy, there will be plenty to get involved with. Discover your sky with Urban Stargazing!

Telescopes and binoculars on At-Bristol's terrace
See the rings of Saturn, craters on the Moon, the orangey glow of Mars, and much more.

Access to a fully licensed bar
Enjoy a range of drinks as you overlook Millennium Square.

A Telescope Clinic run by knowledgeable stargazers
Bring your own telescope and receive top tips on how to use it properly, or quiz people in the know about buying your own.

Adults only
Experience an At-Bristol event without the children!

Meet Dark Sky Discovery partners from Exmoor National Park
Find out how to make the most of our local stargazing areas.

Get to know the Bristol Astronomical Society and Exmoor Stargazers
Friendly local enthusiasts will be providing their own telescopes for people to use.

Ask an Astronomer
Hosted by Dr. Aude Alapini Odunlade from the University of Exeter, this is the perfect chance to find out answers to all your space-related questions.

See a Planetarium show
A special edition of our Spring Night Sky show will be presented by At-Bristol's Planetarium Officer.

Meet a real exoplanet hunter
Enjoy a presentation about exoplanets - mysterious worlds far beyond our own Solar System - from astronomer Dr. Aude Alapini Odunlade.

Weather-proof activities in case the skies are cloudy
Handle real meteorites and eat space ice-cream!

Note At-Bristol Adult Members qualify for concession rates for this event.
Online booking incurs a 10% fee. Tickets bought online can be collected from At-Bristol on the evening of the event, not in advance.