Scilly Dark Skies Week

Scilly Dark Skies Week celebrates grassroots astronomy and the Isles of Scilly’s remarkably dark night skies, hosted by the community observatory on St Martin’s. The event features a mix of guided walks, talks, and hands-on workshops, with nightly stargazing sessions at the observatory.

Open to all levels of interest and experience, the week offers a chance to develop observation skills, learn celestial identification, and explore astrophotography under some of the UK’s darkest skies.

At its heart, Scilly Dark Skies Week is about being part of a growing community of astronomers and encouraging people to share experiences, and discover just how magical the night sky can be.