The LAS Autumn Equinox Sky Camp is the largest star party in the UK, where hundreds of amateur astronomers meet up for a week of dark sky observing at Kelling Heath on the North Norfolk coast.
All three fields are devoted exclusively to astronomers, with a strict 'no lights' policy enforced for the whole week.
The main event day is the Saturday, with vendor trade stands (and equipment demonstrations), a raffle, and a telescope tour.
There is no charge for day visitors, but anyone wishing to stay for the evening is warned that car movements cannot take place on the observing fields after dark, so they must park some distance away.
When booking, for the week or weekend, tell Kelling Heath you are attending Sky Camp to get the special reduced rate for a pitch.
Kelling Heath and private individuals also have lodges and mobile homes for hire. These are located a little way from the observing field and are suitable for family groups.
There are also local companies who can arrange to put a hire caravan on a pre-booked pitch.
For those who wish to extend their booking outside the Skycamp week, the strict no-lights rule is only enforced for the duration of Skycamp.
Next Autumn Skycamp 9th - 16th October.
Please make bookings for pitch and accommodation (if not camping) directly with Kelling Heath (link above). Please refer to etiquette and Q&A's below before making a booking.
Traders:- Please contact Alan MarriottFuture dates
2024: Monday 30th September - 7th October
A number of traders will be demonstrating products at their stands during the day. See individual stallholders for details.
We expect a full programme of talks and events during the afternoon including a raffle and Telescope tour
LAS members will be available at the bandstand for information, advice and the sale of raffle tickets.
Starlight Express
International Astronomy Show
Atik Cameras
W&W Astro & Dew Control
Widescreen Centre
Webb Society
All Sky Optical Ltd
Altair Astro
Pulsar Observatories
Campaign for Dark Skies
Thank you. We hope you enjoy your time at the Equinox Sky Camp.