Star in the Countryside

21/01/2025

Are you looking to see six planets to align in the sky from this evening?

Head into Northumberland National Park tonight for some of the darkest skies in the UK to watch this rare phenomenon. Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are set to align with the first four mentioned being visible by the naked eye.

Some of the best stargazing spots in the Park include:

- Stonehaugh
- Wooler Common
- Cawfields
- Harbottle
- Steel Rigg
- Falstone
- Elsdon
- Ingram

Be sure to share your photos, tag Northumberland National Park and let us know where in the Park you are.

21/01/2025

Wow what a great photo from Chameleon 360

✨ The Winter Guardian ✨

My favourite winter constellation, Orion, rising above Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland.

If you’re wondering about the pinkish hues in the sky, those are hydrogen-alpha emission nebulae - regions of space where stars are born. These nebulae emit light primarily in the infrared part of the spectrum, which is normally invisible to the human eye. However, my new astro-modified camera is four times more sensitive to this wavelength, allowing these stunning details to be captured.

Prints are available on request!

Foreground:
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8L
Hoya Pro ND64
Hoya Pro CPL
f8, ISO 800, 6 secs.

Sky:
Canon RP (Astro-Modified)
Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L
Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Filter
Kase/ Alyn Wallace Star Glow Filter
18 images were tracked using the Move Shoot Move Nomad Star Tracker.
f4, ISO 640, 70 secs.

14/01/2025

💚💚NEW 💚💚 Judali Aerial Yoga will be holding sessions every Sunday throughout the summer months from 2pm – 4pm at Ingram’s beautiful Village Hall in rural Northumberland (NE66 4LU) Ingram Valley Safaris – the perfect venue for Judali Aerial Yoga sessions.

For more details on sessions, to book and for dates visit https://ingramvalley.co.uk/ingram-yoga-classes/

Who will be joining us? Is it something you’ve tried before or would love to try for the first time, all welcome

14/01/2025

🌌🌌New Year, new skill! Why not make 2025 the year you learn more about astronomy? Our expert-led stargazing evenings are perfect for beginners and experienced observers alike. What celestial mysteries will you uncover? Visit New Year, new skill! Why not make 2025 the year you learn more about astronomy? Our expert-led stargazing evenings are perfect for beginners and experienced observers alike. What celestial mysteries will you uncover? Visit http://ingramvalley.co.uk/ingram-valley-safari/ for more information and to book

10/01/2025

Make a note of these top astronomical events in 2025 and let us know if you spot any of them?

07/01/2025

GO STARGAZING: Tonight (07/01/25) offers a rare opportunity to observe the shadow of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, pass across the planet's surface. It will be tricky to see; a telescope with a high magnification eyepiece and good seeing conditions will be required. A good time to start looking for the event is 17:30 GMT, so ensure you're set up in good time! Clear skies!

05/01/2025

Thank you to Northumberland Wildlife for this lovely stargazing guide. Why not check out our stargazing events in 2025 at http://ingramvalley.co.uk/ingram-valley-safari/

04/01/2025

Look out for these Astronomical events this January 2025 🌌🌌🌌 we would love to see your 📸if you spot any of them

03/01/2025

Those with clear skies tonight may well be in for a treat as our first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids, reaches its brief but intense peak.
Named for a now extinct constellation, Quadrans Muralis, the place to look will be just off the handle of the plough any time after dark. Seeing meteors is a matter of patience, so remember to keep just looking up!
Our Astronomer Ellie has been doing the rounds on the radio to talk about the meteor shower tonight, so you can also hear all about it here (about 30 minutes in)-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0026958

01/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone hope 2025 is a fantastic year for you from all of us Star in the Countryside ✨✨

01/01/2025

January 2025 is looking to be a bumper month for stargazing!

Go Stargazing has highlighted several relatively rare events that require a telescope and are great for those lucky enough to get a new one for Christmas!
If you don't own a telescope, we have one at Star in the Countryside check our website and Go Stargazing for stargazing events, astronomy groups and observatories near you (UK), where you will be very welcome.

23/12/2024

Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree 🎄🎵

NGC 2264 is a cluster of young stars -– with ages between about one and five million years old -– in our Milky Way about 2,500 light-years away from Earth.

📷 Composite image: NASA/CXC/SAO

19/12/2024

When and how to watch the Ursid meteor shower. If you're fascinated by the night sky a pre-Christmas treat might be on the cards this weekend with the peak of the Ursid meteor shower.
It's an annual event running over several nights but the best viewing is expected to be from Sunday evening into the early hours of Monday, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich, external. They may be visible for a few nights either side.

What is the Ursid meteor shower and how can I see it?

18/12/2024

During the rest of and into , and will be moving toward each other in the evening sky. They will come closest – about 3 degrees apart – around January 20, 2025. For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide:
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury

16/12/2024

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most intense in the UK

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/geminid-meteor-shower-storm-how-where-uk-b2664579.html?callback=in&code=NTIYNMQYMJKTZJFLNY0ZN2ZKLWE1MJKTYWE2MGY2YTQ4NMQY&state=c6babd26e47942028c337ebdb70ef3a4

14/12/2024

⭐ See the bright planet near the Moon 🌕⁠
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On 14 December the 99.6%-illuminated Moon and Jupiter (mag -2.😎 will meet in the constellation Ta**us. The planet will rise in the evening and will be visible to the naked eye.⁠
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📸 Star Walk

02/12/2024

Look up towards the stars this December!
Take a look at Go Stargazing

20/11/2024

BOOK NOW 🎅🏻🎄✨❄️🦌

Feed the deer with Santa this festive period at Ingram Farm on our exclusive Winter Safari Experience! You won't want to miss out...