Astronomy for outdoor leaders
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Astronomy for Outdoor Professionals
DAC Outdoor
Give your clients a tour of the sky as well as the outdoors
Add a new dimension to your outdoor leadership skills with this unique one-day Astronomy for Outdoor Professionals course.
Whether you’re guiding under the stars or just want to enrich your time outdoors, this training will give you the confidence to interpret and share the night sky with others.
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Talk confidently on fascinating astronomical
Astronomy is full of BIG numbers. learn how to make them more accessible to your clients.
Mountain Leaders & Trainers
Add a new storytelling dimension to your guided experiences. This course equips you with the tools to introduce your groups to the wonders of the night sky. Learn how to identify constellations, explain celestial events, and talk about planets and stars in a way that’s engaging and accessible — turning any evening or overnight trip into an unforgettable stargazing experience.
Walking Group Leaders & Experience Organisers
Create sky-themed walks that inspire and inform. Whether you’re planning gentle twilight strolls or themed night hikes, this course helps you confidently weave astronomy into your offerings. Discover seasonal highlights in the sky, learn how to spot planets with the naked eye, and gain facts and sky-lore that bring your routes to life after dark.
Forest School Practitioners & Bushcraft Educators
Use the stars as a teaching tool rooted in nature. Bring celestial knowledge into your woodland setting in creative and grounded ways. Learn to share age-appropriate astronomy facts, myths, and binocular-based discoveries that deepen your learners' connection with the natural world — even in a clearing with just the naked eye.
Nature Educators & Curious Professionals
urn your passion for the stars into something you can share. If you’re fascinated by the night sky and want to communicate that wonder to others, this course gives you a foundation in astronomy that’s practical and shareable. No telescopes required — just a love of learning and a desire to help others look up with new eyes.
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Who This Is For
Night Skies
Look up and see some familiar friends
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What You'll Learn
Weather you are a space geek already looking for some new ways to share your passion or completely new to astronomy yourself.
- Basics of stelar navigation, using Polaris & asterisms
- How to plan and lead a night walk that includes stargazing and storytelling
- What celestial objects are visible with binoculars (planets, clusters, nebulae)
- How to walk a scale model of the Solar System and explain planetary distances
- How to use star charts and mobile apps for seasonal sky orientation
- Tips for identifying the best stargazing conditions and locations
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Register now for dates and availability
We will generaly run the course when there is sufficient interest so either select a date below or register your interest.