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Sywell Country Park Observing Sessions
 
OUR OBSERVING SESSIONS AT SYWELL COUNTRY PARK HAVE NOW CONCLUDED FOR
THE SUMMER.  WE AIM TO ARRANGE FURTHER SESSIONS FOR WHEN THE DARKER
EVENINGS RETURN FROM SEPTEMBER ONWARDS.  FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE POSTED
HERE IN DUE COURSE.
 
Nene Valley Astronomical Society is pleased to have teamed up with Sywell Country Park to offer
regular night sky observing sessions which are open to members and non-members alike.  On clear
evenings telescopes will be set up in the top car park; all are welcome.  We recommend that all
attendees dress warmly and bring a torch as some of the ground is uneven.
 
Due to the high level of demand for these sessions and to ensure that everyone has adequate time to
look through the telescopes we have decided that the evenings are open to those who reserve places
in advance only.  To book please either e-mail us with the dates you would like to book (preferred) or
leave a message on our observing line on 07504 989890.  Attendance at the evenings is free.
 
If for reasons of poor weather we have to cancel a session, we will circulate those who have advanced booked at
around 6.30pm via e-mail on the evening.
 
Forthcoming Observing Sessions at Sywell Country Park:
 
To reserve a place, please e-mail your name, phone number and details of how many places you
would like to book to sywellastro@fsmail.net.  We will then confirm your booking back by e-mail.
Alternatively please leave your details on our observing line number - 07504 989890.  Please
remember that numbers for these sessions are now restricted and are only open to those who
pre-book before the evening.
 
 
Directions:
 
Sywell Country Park is located off the A4500 Earls Barton Crossroads.  Turn onto Washbrook Lane from the Mears Ashby Road and enter the park via the top (fishermans) car park.  A sign will also confirm the entrance. Please do not enter the park via the lower gated entrance.  For further directions visit the Sywell Country Park web site at: http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/leisure/countryside/pages/sywell.aspx
 
 
Location map to Sywell Country Park