In the Night Sky

Embark on an experience like no other and not only “see” space but “feel” it too!

We are thrilled to host an enthralling evening delivered by Jo and Pete from ‘Space Detectives’, a team of astronomers who have been running Space and Stargazing events for over 10 years. You will journey into the stars, learning about the origins of stars and how planets form, travel to distant far-flung galaxies and examine how our ancestors would have seen the night sky centuries ago, and uncover the myths and legends surrounding the constellation patterns, as told by the ancient Greeks. And once the introduction is complete, and if the sky is clear, you will be shown some of the wonders of our Universe using high end “Go To” telescopes and laser guided star hopping. And lastly (if this wasn’t enough!) the evening will end by leaving Earth behind you and taking a Virtual journey into space, with a Virtual Reality Showtime headset experience.

An autumnal supper of stew with dumplings and crusty bread will warm you up before the talk starts, served by our award-winning Nectary Restaurant. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.

We hope you will join us for this very special and immersive evening at Quince Honey Farm, as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2024! Customers can book online (booking fee applies), or book by phone (01769 572 401), or in person in our shop.

• The event is suitable for beginners, those new to cosmology and stargazing, for adults and older children age 12 years +.
• Tickets must be booked in advance and cannot be purchased on the door.
• Please ensure you specify any dietary requirements at the time of booking, and arrive in good time ready for supper which will be served at 6:30pm.
• Doors open at 6pm, supper starts at 6:30pm, and drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase from the Nectary Restaurant between 6pm – 7pm. The event will finish at approximately 9pm.

The evening will include:

• a talk lasting approximately 1 hour
• stargazing with “Go To” telescope with an attending astronomer, and laser guided naked eye stargazing and constellation spotting if the weather is clear
• if the weather is too poor for the above, a virtual sky projection for guided star hopping and storytelling of the constellations will be available
• a Virtual Reality Showtime System that will finish your journey into the starry skies

Photo credits (clockwise from top left):
Saturn © Pete Richardson
The Andromeda Galaxy © Pete Richardson
VR Headsets
Jupiter © Pete Richardson
Jo & Pete Richardson