# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alston Observatory's April Public Stargazing Night - Later Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 08:15 pm – Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free public stargazing evening (ticket required) at the Alston Observatory.About this EventThe University of Central Lancashire's Jeremiah Horrocks Institute is offering a series of free public stargazing nights at our Alston Observatory (http://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/alston/) over the winter months.We will offer tours of our historic and modern telescopes, planetarium shows, short talks, and the opportunity to ask our astronomers any burning questions you may have. If the weather is suitable visitors will also be able to look through our collection of telescopes including the state-of-the-art 0.7m Moses Holden Telescope.Due to limited space, numbers are strictly limited, so booking is required. Tickets are free, please do not purchase tickets from third parties or attempt to sell them, we reserve the right to cancel tickets transferred in this manner.Visits will be scheduled into two groups; 6:00-7:45 and 8:15-10:00PM, this will allow younger children to attend the earlier session.FAQsIs there an age limit to take part?There are no age limits, but children should be accompanied at all times, as the site will be dark.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?We have very limited parking, so please try to share rides, or arrange a taxi/lift to and from the event. The observatory is on an unlit country lane and is not safe to walk along at night.What should I bring to the event?Observing can be cold so please bring something warm to wear. A small torch, ideally covered with something red, such as a transparent sweet wrapper, will help you navigate the outdoor parts of the observatory without ruining your or anyone else's night vision.Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?Queries can be directed to alstonobservatory@lancashire.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/alston-observatorys-april-public-stargazing-night-later-session/100001984639709797 - **Event Categories**: Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Falston-observatorys-april-public-stargazing-night-later-session-tickets-1984639709797 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Preston - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Alston Observatory - **lat**: 53.8011442 - **long**: -2.593500400000039 - **full address**: Alston Observatory, Alston Lane, Preston, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute (https://allevents.in/org/the-jeremiah-horrocks-institute/19054295) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/15f8a934530267963ae82edca440ac9a5ce41c9799c30a2b569a0a220125d61a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1d2e15-gmir.jpg?v=1772841328 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b3676295fe0a02dbbbb6796d8e4e9ae9ad1b22c7953a2b02f80a3110b4181202-rimg-w400-h400-dc1d2f16-gmir.jpg?v=1772841327 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 08:15 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Alston Observatory, Alston Lane, Preston, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Alston Observatory's April Public Stargazing Night - Later Session ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Alston Observatory's April Public Stargazing Night - Later Session", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/15f8a934530267963ae82edca440ac9a5ce41c9799c30a2b569a0a220125d61a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1d2e15-gmir.jpg?v=1772841328", "startDate": "2026-04-01", "endDate": "2026-04-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/preston/alston-observatorys-april-public-stargazing-night-later-session/100001984639709797", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Alston Observatory", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Alston Lane", "postalCode": "PR3 3BP", "addressLocality": "Preston", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.8011442", "longitude": "-2.593500400000039" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Free public stargazing evening (ticket required) at the Alston Observatory.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-01", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/preston/alston-observatorys-april-public-stargazing-night-later-session/100001984639709797" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/preston/alston-observatorys-april-public-stargazing-night-later-session/100001984639709797", "price": 0, "name": "Later Session: 8:15 - 10:00PM" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-jeremiah-horrocks-institute/19054295", "description": "The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute of the University of Central Lancashire runs the Moor Park and Alston Observatories." } ] } ] ```