点评:Booked for four people and were there by ourselves so it was like having a private tour! They did say that as max they can have up to 24 people, but usually 12 or so turn up each evening. Phil and Harry were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and beyond and gave lots of info on how we could carry on with astronomy as a hobby.
At first we were worried, because of the weather, but the communication was great and we're so glad we went anyway as the sky did clear up. Just be mindful of the roads, as it can get icy and the sign for the observatory is quite small and can easily be missed.
Had our own telescopes each which we could see the craters on the moon with, and Phil and Harry were very helpful at adjusting it if need be. We then got to see the larger telescope, and got to see Uranus, Jupiter, and the Pleiades, as well as many others for which there was plenty of time to see, with no rush.
Hot drinks are offered halfway through for £1.50 each, with the option to buy a Grassholme mug for £5 (drink comes free). They take cash and card.
Would say though to make sure you wrap up warm with hand and feet warmers, thermals, hat etc as majority of the time is outside and it can get freezing cold. They do offer blankets as well if you need. Toilets are also available to use, and the inside room has a heater.
Finished the night at 11pm, thinking the time had flown by, but we stood outside a bit longer, while they were putting the telescopes away. Phil very kindly got his tripod out which we used to take great pictures of the Orion constellation.
Overall, an amazing evening and would definitely be back again :) Thank you very much Phil and Harry
翻译:我们预订了四人行程,结果只有我们四个人,感觉就像包场一样!他们说最多可以接待24人,但通常每晚只有12人左右。菲尔和哈里知识渊博,不仅解答了我们所有的问题,还提供了很多关于如何将天文作为爱好继续发展的信息。
起初我们有点担心天气,但沟通很顺畅,而且天空最终放晴,我们很高兴还是去了。只是要注意路况,因为路面可能会结冰,天文台的标志很小,很容易错过。
我们每个人都有自己的望远镜,可以用它观测月球上的环形山,菲尔和哈里也很热心地帮我们调整。之后我们又用上了更大的望远镜,看到了天王星、木星和昴星团,以及其他许多天体,时间很充裕,可以慢慢欣赏。
中途会提供热饮,每杯 1.5 英镑,也可以选择花 5 英镑购买一个 Grassholme 马克杯(免费赠送一杯饮品)。他们接受现金和银行卡。
不过,建议您一定要穿暖和些,带上暖手宝、暖脚宝、保暖内衣、帽子等等,因为大部分时间都在户外,可能会非常冷。他们也提供毯子,如果您需要的话。这里也提供洗手间,室内房间有暖气。
晚上 11 点结束,感觉时间过得飞快,但我们在外面又待了一会儿,等他们收起望远镜。Phil 非常友好地拿出他的三脚架,我们用它拍到了很棒的猎户座照片。
总而言之,这是一个美好的夜晚,我们一定会再来的 :) 非常感谢 Phil 和 Harry!