Stars and Stones Explored

May Stars & Stones Explored 

May’s Stars and Stones Explored will coincide with Bealtaine, and the first full moon of the summer. With the dawn chorus at its peak, our focus will be on the connection between migrant birds and ancient stone sites like Beaghmore Stone Circles. While you take in the view at this important neolithic stone site, our team of astronomers will explain the ancient ties between megalithic sites and seasonal birds. Learn about the native bird species found here in the Sperrins, and the spiritual significance which different cultures in history gave them.

This event starts with a delicious picnic and refreshments before following the Solar Walk from OM over to the Beaghmore Stone Circles. The total walk will be just under 4 miles. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Dress weather appropriate as this event is outdoors and subject to weather. Observing is weather dependent.

Please advise when booking if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies. 

June Stars & Stones Explored

June’s Stars and Stones Explored will be marking the Summer Solstice with a special daytime lunar observing session in our Observatory. Explore the waxing Moon and observe its features with our range of telescopes and binoculars while we talk you through the lunar theory for the Beaghmore Stones. Ancient stone sites throughout Britain and Ireland were aligned to the Moon or the Sun, and sometimes both – our astronomy team will explain why the Summer Solstice sunrise was important, and we’ll use our special solar telescopes to look at the Sun as well.

This event starts with a delicious picnic and refreshments before following the Solar Walk from OM over to the Beaghmore Stone Circles. The total walk will be just under 4 miles. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Dress weather appropriate as this event is outdoors and subject to weather. Observing is weather dependent.

Please advise when booking if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.