# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why space travel is hard – talk and stargazing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an exciting dark skies event in the Langdon Beck Hotel, Upper Teesdale, Co. Durham. The evening will be led by Andy Gray – local astronomer and science educator.

The evening will start with a talk from Andy Gray on why space travel is hard. Humanity has come a long way in the past 100 years, breaking free from gravity and reaching Earth orbit and the Moon. Andy will explore the challenges of exploring beyond Earth and how likely it is that humans will be able to venture across the Milky Way and continue exploring the Universe.

After Andy’s talk (and if the sky is clear) we will do some informal stargazing from the hotel car park. If live stargazing is not possible there will be an opportunity to ask more questions, together with a demonstration of the free Stellarium planetarium app.

Booking:

- Advance booking is essential
- Visit Ticketsource - https://www.ticketsource.com/northpennines/t-gljredv
- Adults (18+): £15
- Concessions ((under 18s, 65+): £10
- Family (4 people, 2 adults, 2 concessions): £40
- No dogs

Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one) and wear suitable shoes for uneven ground. Bring binoculars, if you have a pair. Note that this event will go ahead even if the sky conditions are cloudy. Refreshments will be available from the hotel bar.

No dogs please – they’re a trip hazard in the dark.

Image: The North American Nebula © Andy Gray

This event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 16 October to 1 November 2026 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk 
#NorthPennStarFest26 #NPennDarkSkies
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnard-castle/why-space-travel-is-hard-talk-and-stargazing/200030775891052
- **Event Categories**: festivals, dog, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Barnard Castle
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Langdon Beck Hotel
- **lat**: 54.675369463895
- **long**: -2.2290229797363
- **full address**: Langdon Beck Hotel, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing being held?
  - **A:** Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Langdon Beck Hotel, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing?
  - **A:** Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing is organized by North Pennines National Landscape.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnard Castle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Why space travel is hard - talk and stargazing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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