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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Dover Cruise Terminal

    Volcanic Vistas of the Azores and Madeira with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Dover Cruise Terminal
    • Dover
    • 04/07/25 from 12:00pm
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  • The Elm Tree - Ringwood

    Fordingbridge Astronomers monthly meeting

    • The Elm Tree - Ringwood
    • Ringwood
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Henry Dixon Hall

    North Essex Astronomical Society meeting

    • Henry Dixon Hall
    • Witham
    • 16/07/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Bridgend Tennis Club

    Bridgend Astronomical Society meeting

    • Bridgend Tennis Club
    • Bridgend
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Salford Observatory

    Salford Observatory open evening

    • Salford Observatory
    • Chasely Fields
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Beechwood School - Tunbridge Wells

    Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells Astronomical Society meeting

    • Beechwood School - Tunbridge Wells
    • Tunbridge Wells
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall

    Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    • Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall
    • Norton-sub-Hambdon
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Emmanuel United Reformed Church - Worthing

    Worthing Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    • Emmanuel United Reformed Church - Worthing
    • Worthing
    • 16/07/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Thames Chase Forest Centre

    Havering Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    • Thames Chase Forest Centre
    • Upminster
    • 16/07/25 from 19:15pm
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  • Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill

    Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    • Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill
    • Widnes
    • 16/07/25 from 19:00pm
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  • Aston University in Birmingham

    Birmingham Astronomical Society weekly club meeting

    • Aston University in Birmingham
    • Birmingham
    • 16/07/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Coleshill Village Hall

    Wycombe Astronomical Society meeting

    • Coleshill Village Hall
    • Coleshill
    • 16/07/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Blackett Lecture Theatre

    Manchester Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    • Blackett Lecture Theatre
    • Manchester
    • 17/07/25 from 18:00pm
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  • The Isle of Wight Observatory

    Isle of Wight Observatory open night

    • The Isle of Wight Observatory
    • Newchurch
    • 17/07/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Otford Village Memorial Hall

    Observing evening with Orpington Astronomical Society

    • Otford Village Memorial Hall
    • Otford
    • 17/07/25 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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