Noctilucent Clouds

Come and find out about these beautiful “night shining clouds” that form at the boundary of space.

7pm on Fri 25th May at Castlehill Heritage Centre, Castletown

Free public talk on noctilucent clouds by Ken Kennedy (British Astronomical Association Aurora Section Director). Booking is not essential. Donations welcome from non-members.

Weather permitting solar observing will also take place before the talk.

Aurora

Come along and find out about this beautiful natural phenomenon, and also see a gallery of stunning aurora and NLC photos taken by local photographers.

2pm on Sat 26th May at Caithness Horizons, Thurso

Free public talk on aurora by Ken Kennedy (British Astronomical Association Aurora Section Director). Booking is not essential. Donations welcome from non-members.

Weather permitting solar observing will also take place during the event.

Event supported through funding from the Institute of Physics in Scotland and the Dounreay Communities Fund.