Dark Sky Wales

Dark Sky Wales Discover the wonders of the night sky with Wales' premier astronomy adventures and educational services. Ever considered what's above your head?
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Professional-led stargazing experiences and planetarium visits. Looked longingly into the night sky wondering what's out there? Well Dark Sky Wales (DSW) may have the answers! We offer a variety of activities designed to answer those questions from fun one off sessions to fully accredited courses. The choice is yours. Experience the night sky on an evenings adventure under the dark skies of Wales

as DSW staff navigate you around the constellations, planets, nebulae and galaxies. Using telescopes to explore the moon and planets in detail and venture further into the depths of the universe. Take things a little further and image the night sky maybe capturing the death of a star or the birth of another planet. Nothing is impossible! If you want to take things further then DSW can provide you with educational courses that can lead to further or higher education. These courses are community based and are held within a friendly environment conducive to learning. Furthermore, the courses are hands-on allowing participants to become acquainted with the tools of the astronomers trade.

🌌🇨🇱 ANNOUNCING OUR ULTIMATE CHILE DARK SKIES EXPEDITION – APRIL 2027 🇨🇱🌌Have you ever dreamed of standing beneath some o...
01/06/2026

🌌🇨🇱 ANNOUNCING OUR ULTIMATE CHILE DARK SKIES EXPEDITION – APRIL 2027 🇨🇱🌌

Have you ever dreamed of standing beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth, photographing the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon, and experiencing the breathtaking landscapes of Chile's Atacama Desert?

Join Dark Sky Wales on an extraordinary astronomy and astrophotography adventure through one of the world's premier stargazing destinations.

✨ Why Chile?
The Atacama Desert is renowned for having some of the clearest, driest, and darkest skies on the planet. Home to many of the world's most advanced observatories, it offers unrivalled opportunities for astronomy, astrophotography, and unforgettable night-sky experiences.

📸 Highlights Include:
⭐ Exploring the spectacular Atacama Desert
⭐ Astrophotography sessions under pristine dark skies
⭐ Visits to world-famous observatories
⭐ The stunning Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
⭐ Flamingos, salt lagoons and incredible wildlife
⭐ Expert guidance from the Dark Sky Wales team
⭐ A small-group experience with fellow astronomy enthusiasts

🗓️ Provisional Itinerary – April 2027

📍 Santiago – Arrival and welcome.

📍 San Pedro de Atacama
🏜️ Explore the Atacama Desert
🌙 Visit Valle de la Luna
🌌 Astrophotography and stargazing under some of the darkest skies on Earth

📍 La Serena Region
🔭 Visit internationally renowned observatories
📸 Astrophotography workshops and imaging sessions

📍 Elqui Valley
✨ One of the Southern Hemisphere's most celebrated dark-sky destinations
🌠 Deep-sky observing and astrophotography opportunities
🍇 Discover the beauty and culture of this remarkable valley

📍 Santiago – Final evening before departure.

🌠 More than a holiday – this is an astronomy expedition.

Experience world-class dark skies, breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, cutting-edge astronomy facilities and endless opportunities to capture incredible images of the Southern Hemisphere sky.

📩 Register your interest today.
Places will be strictly limited to ensure the highest quality experience.

Comment "CHILE" below or send us a message for full details and priority booking information.

📷 Images courtesy of Ceri Letelier and Alexis Jaldin.

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The summer doesn't stop us from enjoying astronomy. Using a Sky-Watcher 76mm Heliostar to observe our nearest stellar ne...
30/05/2026

The summer doesn't stop us from enjoying astronomy. Using a Sky-Watcher 76mm Heliostar to observe our nearest stellar neighbour in H alpha.

☀️ The Sun in Hydrogen-Alpha – Captured Today! ☀️What a beautiful day for solar observing and imaging!Today's image and ...
30/05/2026

☀️ The Sun in Hydrogen-Alpha – Captured Today! ☀️

What a beautiful day for solar observing and imaging!

Today's image and video reveal our nearest star in Hydrogen-Alpha light, highlighting incredible surface detail that is invisible in ordinary white light. The intricate mottled texture across the solar disc, known as chromospheric granulation, can be seen alongside several dark filaments and active regions scattered across the Sun's face.

Around the edge of the Sun, delicate prominences can also be spotted, enormous arcs of glowing plasma suspended above the solar surface by powerful magnetic fields.

It's amazing to think that every feature visible here is part of a dynamic, ever-changing star nearly 150 million kilometres away!

📷 Captured today using dedicated solar imaging equipment.

🔭 Never observe the Sun without the correct specialist solar filters and equipment.

Clear skies and sunny views from Dark Sky Wales! 🌞✨

✨ NEW EXPERIENCE ✨Introducing our Group Stargazing: Moonlight Experience 🌕Discover the night sky in a relaxed, family-fr...
19/05/2026

✨ NEW EXPERIENCE ✨

Introducing our Group Stargazing: Moonlight Experience 🌕

Discover the night sky in a relaxed, family-friendly setting as we explore the Moon in incredible detail—alongside planets, stars and constellations.

🔭 Guided telescope viewing
🌕 Stunning lunar landscapes
👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for families & beginners
📅 More dates now available

No experience needed—just curiosity.

👉 Book now: https://darksky.wales/experiences-gifts/

16/05/2026

🌌 Chile Dark Skies Expedition 2027

This is not just a trip.
It’s a journey to one of the darkest skies on Earth.

Imagine standing in the Atacama Desert, watching the Milky Way stretch from horizon to horizon, seeing galaxies, nebulae and star clusters invisible from the UK… with expert guidance every step of the way.

✨ What makes this experience special:
🔭 Visit the Very Large Telescope (Paranal)
🛰️ Explore the region of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
📸 Astrophotography in extraordinary locations — including a desert ghost town under the stars
🏜️ Landscapes like Moon Valley, salt flats & high-altitude lagoons
🌠 Multiple guided observing sessions under pristine southern skies
🌄 Time in the beautiful Elqui Valley, one of the world’s top astro destinations

All delivered with a small group and supported by two Dark Sky Wales experts throughout.

💫 Pricing is expected to be in the region of
👉 £11,000 per person (excluding international flights)

We’re now starting to shape the group for April 2027.

If this is something you’d genuinely consider, send us a message or comment below 👇
(No commitment at this stage, just gauging interest.)

✨ Places will be very limited

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✨ Chile Dark Skies Expedition 2027 ✨We’re excited to share new details of our upcoming Dark Sky Wales journey to Chile (...
16/05/2026

✨ Chile Dark Skies Expedition 2027 ✨

We’re excited to share new details of our upcoming Dark Sky Wales journey to Chile (April 2027), and it’s shaping up to be something truly special.

This is not just a stargazing trip. It’s a fully immersive astronomy experience in one of the darkest places on Earth — the Atacama Desert.

🌌 Imagine standing beneath the southern sky, seeing:
• The Milky Way stretching horizon to horizon
• The Magellanic Clouds with the naked eye
• Deep-sky objects you simply cannot see from the UK

📍 Highlights include:
🔭 Visiting the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at Paranal
🌠 A rare visit to the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
📸 Astrophotography sessions in incredible locations like Vallecito, Baltinache, and even a ghost town in the desert
🏜️ Exploring iconic landscapes such as Moon Valley, salt flats, and the Tatio Geysers at sunrise
🌄 Observing from the Elqui Valley, one of the world’s premier astro destinations

You’ll be supported throughout by two Dark Sky Wales team members, helping with everything from stargazing to astrophotography.

💫 Pricing
We are finalising details, but this expedition is expected to be in the region of:

👉 ~£11,000 per person (excluding international flights)

We’re now starting to shape the group.

If this is something you’d seriously consider, we’d love to hear from you 👇
👉 Comment below or send us a message

(No commitment at this stage, just helping us gauge interest.)

This is a rare opportunity to experience the southern skies properly, in a small group, with expert guidance.

Places will be very limited.

Two years ago, in the early hours of May 11th, we witnessed something truly unforgettable ✨Surrounded by 40 of our wonde...
11/05/2026

Two years ago, in the early hours of May 11th, we witnessed something truly unforgettable ✨

Surrounded by 40 of our wonderful guests, we stood beneath a sky that came alive in the most breathtaking way. Ribbons of light danced above us, shifting and glowing as Mother Nature put on one of the most incredible aurora displays we’ve ever experienced here in the UK.

Moments like this remind us just how magical the night sky can be, shared together, in awe, under something far bigger than ourselves 💚

Who else remembers that night? 🌌

Jupiter and Venus in a wonderful clear sky! Phone camera pic.
10/05/2026

Jupiter and Venus in a wonderful clear sky! Phone camera pic.

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