NORTH MOLTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Journey to the Moon: An Exmoor Dark‑Sky Evening of Telescopes, Laser Talks and VR
An expert‑led, four‑hour stargazing event in North Molton that combines telescope viewing, laser‑guided sky talks and a virtual backup for poor weather.
Journey to the Moon: An Exmoor Dark‑Sky Evening of Telescopes, Laser Talks and VR.
Under Exmoor’s dark sky, Journey to the Moon is an expert‑guided evening that pairs telescopes and laser‑pointed sky interpretation with virtual sky talks and a VR space‑experience option, revealing planets, the Milky Way and other cosmic landmarks in a concise, four‑hour program.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Observatory tour and telescope viewing
An observatory tour and hands‑on viewing through telescopes let you peer at planets and deeper Milky Way structure with guidance from an expert astronomer.
Laser‑guided night‑sky explanation
Laser‑guided talks map constellations and planetary positions across the real sky, making complex celestial relationships immediately legible.
Virtual sky talks and VR space experience
If weather curtails the view, the program switches to a virtual sky presentation and a VR space experience talk so the evening’s learning continues indoors.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The program unfolds as a concentrated four‑hour session: you gather at the Poltimore Inn, move to the observing area for a tour and telescope viewing, follow a laser‑guided walkthrough of the sky and, if conditions demand, drop instead into virtual sky talks and a VR presentation — all led by an expert astronomer.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements are listed by the operator; telescopes, expert guidance and a virtual backup are provided as part of the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is Journey to the Moon scheduled?
The event is set for Friday 19th March 2027, running from 18:00 to 22:00.
How long does the event last?
The program duration is four hours.
Where do I go on arrival?
Please report to The Poltimore Inn on arrival.
What will we see?
With telescopes and expert guidance you can expect views and explanations of planets, the Milky Way and other celestial features; if weather is poor, a virtual sky presentation and VR talk are used instead.
Is this suitable for children or older participants?
Yes — the event is described as suitable for all ages.
Who runs the event?
The Poltimore Inn operates the Journey to the Moon program.