🍁✨ Our Autumn/Winter Events Are Live! ✨❄️ The darker months bring the brightest skies - and we’re thrilled to announce that our new season of events is now available to book on our website! Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just starting your cosmic journey, there’s something magical waiting for everyone in our upcoming programme - from meteor showers and moonlit adventures to family-friendly favourites and deep space discoveries. 🌌 📅 These events often sell out quickly, especially during school holidays and weekends - so be sure to secure your spot under the dark skies early. Head to our website now to explore our events! We look forward to welcoming you!🌠 #KielderObservatory #DarkSkies #AutumnWinterEvents #SpaceForEveryone #StargazingSeason #Northumberland #ThingsToDo (fb)

☕ ASTRO AM: Rise, Shine & Explore🥞 Ever looked up at the night sky and thought… how do we actually know how far away that is? 🌕 After all, there’s no cosmic tape measure stretching from Earth to the stars! ✨ But astronomers have built something even better - the Cosmic Distance Ladder 🪜🌌 From bouncing radar signals off nearby planets to measuring ancient starlight that’s travelled billions of years, each step of the ladder takes us deeper into the universe. 🔭 Want to know how we measure the seemingly unmeasurable? 📖 Read the full article online: "How do we know how far away stuff is?": https://kielderobservatory.org/news/latest-news/446-aaa-how-do-we-now-how-far-away-stuff-is #ASTROAM #KielderObservatory #CosmicDistanceLadder #AstronomyExplained #HowFarIsThatStar (fb)