Todmorden Astronomy Centre

Grey Colony Space Activity Badge

9 Mar 2019 | Beaver Scouts

Grey Colony Beavers have been working on their Space Activity Badge and what better place than an observatory to learn about the Universe. The Beavers listened intently as they learnt about constellations, stars and planets. The Beavers were also shown how to safely...

Grey Pack Todmorden Astronomy Centre

26 Nov 2018 | Cub Scouts

Working towards their Astronomer Activity Badge, Grey Pack Cubs visited the Todmorden Astronomy Centre.A very foggy night was to greet the Cubs but that did not distract from the excitement of the occasion.The Cubs were given a presentation which showed them how to...

Grey Colony Observatory

29 Oct 2016 | Beaver Scouts

Grey Colony Beavers spent an interesting evening at the Astronomy Centre near Todmorden as part of their Space Activity Badge. The Beavers were informed about stars, moons and planets and how to view them with telescopes. Having watched a presentation the Beavers were...

Purple Pack Observatory

28 May 2016 | Cub Scouts

Purple Pack visited the Astronomy Centre near Todmorden as part of their Astronomy Activity Badge. Split into two groups that swapped over during the night, the Cubs learnt all about planets and stars via a PowerPoint presentation. A detailed explanation of telescopes...

19 Mar 2016 | Scouts

Purple Scout Troop, took British Science Week to an all new level as they visited the Todmorden Observatory as part of their Astronomer Activity Badge. Twenty two of the Troop went inside a dome and learned all about the different types of stars, constellations and...