Tag Archives: Starfest 2013

SARAS Summer Update

Summer has been busy and full of events for the society this year.  On 28th July society secretary Andy Exton attended a Family Fun Day at the Hospital Social Club to promote the society and to give the visitors a … Continue reading






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Observing season finale at Dalby Forest

Friday 1st March was the 2012/13 observing season finale at Dalby Forest, as the dark winter nights give way for the lighter nights of British Summer Time (BST) later in the month.  Despite a promising forecast earlier in the day, … Continue reading






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Starfest 2013 details announced

We are pleased to announce the details have been finalised for our 13th Annual Starfest in Dalby Forest.  All society members should have received their email and booking form today.  For regular attendees, details will be on their way to … Continue reading






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Dalby Observatories awarded Dark Sky Discovery status

Some great news for the society and North Yorkshire was received on Tuesday 8th January.  To coincide with the start of the third series of BBC Stargazing LIVE, Dark Sky Discovery UK announced 6 new dark sky sites.  Of the … Continue reading






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