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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Camp Katur Glamping

    Stargazing Experience at Camp Katur Glamping

    • Camp Katur Glamping
    • Kirklington
    • 21/10/21 from 16:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 21/10/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Mills Observatory

    Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    • Mills Observatory
    • Dundee
    • 21/10/21 from 16:00pm
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  • The Isle of Wight Observatory

    Isle of Wight Observatory public open night

    • The Isle of Wight Observatory
    • Newchurch
    • 21/10/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Thanet Observatory

    Thanet Observatory Re-opening Evening

    • Thanet Observatory
    • Monkton
    • 21/10/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Kilburn White Horse Car Park

    Magical mystery twilight walk

    • Kilburn White Horse Car Park
    • Kilburn
    • 21/10/21 from 18:00pm
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  • Beachy Head Countryside Centre

    Stargazing at Beachy Head with Eastbourne Astronomical Society

    • Beachy Head Countryside Centre
    • Eastbourne
    • 21/10/21 from 18:00pm
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  • St Andrews Observatory

    University of St Andrews Observatory Open Night

    • St Andrews Observatory
    • St Andrews
    • 21/10/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Summerhill Bowling Club

    Newcastle Astronomical Society meeting

    • Summerhill Bowling Club
    • Newcastle
    • 21/10/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Theydon Bois Scout Hall

    Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    • Theydon Bois Scout Hall
    • Epping
    • 21/10/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Otford Village Memorial Hall

    Observing evening with Orpington Astronomical Society

    • Otford Village Memorial Hall
    • Otford
    • 21/10/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Burnside Hall - Plumtree

    Practical Astronomy with Nottingham Astronomical Society

    • Burnside Hall - Plumtree
    • Nottingham
    • 21/10/21 from 20:00pm
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  • The Old Telephone Exchange - Furnace End

    Heart of England Astronomical Society meeting

    • The Old Telephone Exchange - Furnace End
    • Birmingham
    • 21/10/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory

    Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    • Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory
    • Torquay
    • 21/10/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Perton Library

    Perton Library Astronomy Group Meeting

    • Perton Library
    • Perton
    • 21/10/21 from 19:00pm
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Want to know more?

Hints and tips to help you further your interest in astronomy

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    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?

    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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