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Leigh Venus
@leighvenus.bsky.social
CEO Kielder Observatory
Trustee Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust
Trustee Vagina Museum
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Playing with a 3D-printed model of the Milky Way at the launch of new documentary Up Above, an exciting new project from director Carl Joyce that will explore the fascinating community of space enthusiasts across the North East.
February 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social conference on light pollution was brilliant, and a powerful reminder that the problem is solvable, but only if we act together to tackle the issue through a multidisciplinary approach.
February 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“An Einstein ring as perfect as this is extremely rare. We get to see a background galaxy through the warped space and time of a very nearby foreground galaxy.”
Euclid telescope captures Einstein ring revealing warping of space
Dazzling image shows galaxy more than 4bn light years away, whose starlight has been bent due to gravity
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Had the pleasure of being the first guest of 2025 on the @northumbriauni.bsky.social Why Small Business Matters podcast, chatting with Dr Matt Sutherland about my first year as CEO of @kielderobservatory.bsky.social and all things dark skies. podfollow.com/1577539910/e...
Why Small Business Matters: Leigh Venus - CEO Kielder Observatory
This episode truly reaches for the stars, as Dr Matt Sutherland sits down with the CEO of one of the UK's most unique attractions situated in one of the most remote parts of Northumberland.Leigh Ve...
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February 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A peek at our collaboration with AWTG Ltd and the potential of advanced 5G connectivity to enhance our operations and open up new ways to inspire our audiences.

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January 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Kielder Observatory positively beautiful in the snow recently. Huge thanks to our friends Forestry England and The Twice Brewed Inn for their support during some intensely icy new year weather, helping us make sure the show goes on for all the people joining us under the dark Northumbrian skies.
January 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Delighted to see Hamish, one of our brilliant volunteers, receive this well-deserved national recognition from Marsh Charitable Trust and Association for Science and Discovery Centres.

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National volunteer award for inspirational Hamish
A volunteer who credits the charity where he works for saving his life and bringing him joy has been honoured with a national award.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 11:19 AM
We’re living in the new golden age of space exploration, and it’s exciting to see so much already happening in our very own region.

The provider's workshop with Space North East England was an inspiring event, bringing together incredible minds dedicated to using space as a theme for outreach.
December 5, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations to Keith and @northeastmuseums.bsky.social taking home the gong for Steam to Green and Chief Curator Julie Milne getting the surprise of a lifetime with the Outstanding Contribution Award. Great stuff.
Looking forward to the North East Culture Awards #NECultureAwards tonight! Always a great night to reflect on the brilliant artists, creatives and cultural organisations we have in the region. Good luck to the @northeastmuseums.bsky.social team and everyone else shortlisted.
November 28, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Another incredible evening celebrating the great culture of our region at the North East Culture Awards 2024
November 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Exciting news from the former Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums—now North East Museums!

I love the logo. Here’s to preserving, celebrating and connecting communities with the rich culture of the North East for many many years to come.
From today Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is known as North East Museums and we have a new visual identity to match.

We’ve been planning this for a while to better reflect our mission and commitments and the timing is perfect as we enter a new phase as an organisation. (1/3)
November 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Excited to return to the Anglo Saxon world via our new partnership with Ad Gefrin, bringing whisky and warm fires together under the breathtaking dark skies of Northumberland for what promises to be a very special night.

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Attractions join forces to offer Anglo-Saxon style stargazing experience
Ad Gefrin and Kielder Observatory in Northumberland will host their Starcraft evening next month
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Had a magical time at the launch of The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei Winter Lights, an immersive light and sound experience that's bigger and better than ever, with brand new installations and soundtrack, including—to the delight of my Hans Zimmer-loving heart—the beautiful theme from Interstellar.
November 22, 2024 at 12:15 PM