Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre is closed until further notice to delay the spread of Coronavirus.

Penbont House

Penbont House

Penbont House is closed until further notice to delay the spread of Coronavirus.

This Week at Elan

  • ** PLEASE CHECK OUR MAIN HOME PAGE FOR THE LATEST ADVICE ABOUT OUR PHASED RE-OPENING **
  • Please note that due to a large rock fall, the railway cutting know as Devil's Gulch along the top part of the Elan Valley Trail (between Craig Goch Dam and Pen y Garreg Dam) is closed to all users until further notice.

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EYES ON THE NIGHT SKY: SEPTEMBER 2018

Comet Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner N.A.Sharp/NOAO/AURA/NSF

Published: 27 August 2018

Welcome to September’s edition of Eyes on the Night Sky. This month we will get to know the Milky Way in more detail; all you need are your eyes and a clear, dark sky. We will also cover news about planets, a stunning star cluster, a few galaxies and a possible brightening comet.