Isle of Rum Stargazing & Astrophotography Expedition 2024
Friday 27th September 2024 from 12:00pm to Wednesday 2nd October 2024 12:00pm
Rum Bunkhouse
Kinloch, Isle of Rum, Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the Isle of Rum, now officially recognized as a Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association, for this exclusive stargazing and astrophotography expedition.
Unveil the mysteries of the universe in one of the world’s most pristine night skies. This all-inclusive package offers the ultimate adventure, complete with return ferry travel from the mainland, delectable meals, and refreshing soft drinks throughout your stay, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Rum’s natural beauty.
Rest your weary head in the comfort of the Isle of Rum Bunkhouse, where cosy accommodations await your arrival. This weekend will be an unforgettable experience under the newly celebrated star-studded skies, where every moment is a celestial marvel waiting to be captured.
Please note that this has already taken place on 27/09/2024
Event booking
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Fri 27th Sep
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Sun 29th Sep
Mon 30th Sep
Tue 1st Oct
Wed 2nd Oct
Local light pollution
Rum Bunkhouse is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.