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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Southampton Cruise Terminal

    Landscapes of Norwegian Fjords with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Southampton Cruise Terminal
    • Southampton
    • 20/01/26 from 12:00pm
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  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

    Bath Astronomers monthly meeting

    • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
    • Bath
    • 21/01/26 from 19:30pm
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  • Southampton Cruise Terminal

    Exploration of South America and Antartica with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Southampton Cruise Terminal
    • Southampton
    • 28/01/26 from 12:00pm
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  • Piazzi Smyth Observatory

    Piazzi Smyth Observatory observing session

    • Piazzi Smyth Observatory
    • Bedford
    • 28/01/26 from 19:30pm
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  • Moffat Community Observatory

    Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    • Moffat Community Observatory
    • Moffat
    • 28/01/26 from 19:00pm
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  • Mills Observatory

    Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening (free!)

    • Mills Observatory
    • Dundee
    • 28/01/26 from 16:00pm
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  • Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy

    Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night

    • Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy
    • Cambridge
    • 28/01/26 from 19:00pm
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  • Othery Village Hall

    Somerset Levels Stargazers monthly meeting and observing

    • Othery Village Hall
    • Othery
    • 28/01/26 from 19:30pm
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  • Free Church Hall - Northway

    Hampstead Garden Suburb Astronomical Society meeting

    • Free Church Hall - Northway
    • Northway
    • 28/01/26 from 19:30pm
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  • St Francis of Assisi Church Hall

    Orpington Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    • St Francis of Assisi Church Hall
    • Petts Wood
    • 28/01/26 from 19:45pm
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  • Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre

    Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    • Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre
    • Shipley
    • 28/01/26 from 20:00pm
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  • Burley Memorial Hall

    Chester Astronomical Society meeting

    • Burley Memorial Hall
    • Chester
    • 28/01/26 from 19:00pm
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  • St Michael and All Angels Church

    Castle Point Astronomy Club meeting

    • St Michael and All Angels Church
    • Hadleigh
    • 28/01/26 from 20:00pm
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  • Salford Observatory

    Salford Observatory open evening

    • Salford Observatory
    • Chasely Fields
    • 28/01/26 from 19:30pm
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  • Letchworth Observatory

    Letchworth and District Astronomical Society meeting

    • Letchworth Observatory
    • Letchworth Garden City
    • 28/01/26 from 19:30pm
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Want to know more?

Hints and tips to help you further your interest in astronomy

  • When is best to go stargazing

    When is best to stargaze?

    If you're planning a trip to a dark sky site or observatory make sure you time it right with these tips and tricks!

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  • Where is best to stargaze

    Where is best to stargaze?

    From dark sky reserves and discovery sites to your nearby beauty spots, we offer advice on finding the best stargazing locations

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  • What can you see stargazing

    What can you expect to see?

    From clusters to double stars, nebulae to galaxies... What exactly might you expect to see when stargazing?

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    Thinking of a stargazing break to a dark sky location? See our map of recommended stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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