Kielder Forest Star Camp

The Kielder Forest Star Camp is an annual[1] star party held each autumn and spring in Kielder Forest.[2] The five night event is based on the Kielder Campsite. Free talks on astronomy are held at nearby Kielder Castle on the Saturday. The event started in October 2003.

OrganizationKielder Forest Star Camp
LocationNorthumberland, England
Coordinates55.237463°N 2.590853°W / 55.237463; -2.590853 (Site of Kielder Forest Star Camp observational astronomy event)
Altitude1200'
WeatherVariable weather - clear dark night skies
EstablishedOctober 1, 1998 (1998-10-01)
WebsiteKielder Forest Star Camp
Kielder Forest Star Camp is located in the United Kingdom
Kielder Forest Star Camp
Location of Kielder Forest Star Camp

See also

References

  1. "List of past star camps". Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  2. "Kielder Forest Star Camp". Retrieved 2010-08-12.


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