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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Stargazing and Astrophotography in Brecon with Dark Sky Wales

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 11/12/23 from 20:30pm
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  • Newbourne Village Hall

    Orwell Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    • Newbourne Village Hall
    • Newbourne
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • Cavendish Road Primary School

    West Didsbury Astronomical Society meeting

    • Cavendish Road Primary School
    • West Didsbury
    • 11/12/23 from 19:00pm
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  • Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre - Jersey

    Jersey Astronomy Club Observatory Open Night

    • Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre - Jersey
    • St. Brelade
    • 11/12/23 from 21:00pm
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  • Cranbrook School Observatory

    Cranbrook and District Science and Astronomical Society lecture meeting

    • Cranbrook School Observatory
    • Cranbrook
    • 11/12/23 from 20:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium
    • Hexham
    • 11/12/23 from 20:00pm
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  • Cottingham Civic Hall

    Hull and East Riding Astronomical Society meeting

    • Cottingham Civic Hall
    • Cottingham
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • Tottenhill Village Hall

    King's Lynn and District Astronomy Society meeting

    • Tottenhill Village Hall
    • Tottenhill
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • Mills Observatory

    Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    • Mills Observatory
    • Dundee
    • 11/12/23 from 16:00pm
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  • St Pauls Church Hall - Isle of Bute

    Bute Astronomical Society meeting

    • St Pauls Church Hall - Isle of Bute
    • Rothesay
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • Christ Church Chapel - Uxbridge

    West of London Astronomical Society meeting - Uxbridge

    • Christ Church Chapel - Uxbridge
    • Uxbridge
    • 11/12/23 from 20:00pm
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  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 11/12/23 from 18:00pm
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  • Cemetery Approach Community Centre

    Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    • Cemetery Approach Community Centre
    • Barry
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • Idle & Thackley Conservative Club

    Bradford Astronomical Society lecture evening

    • Idle & Thackley Conservative Club
    • Idle
    • 11/12/23 from 19:30pm
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  • All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon

    Abingdon Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    • All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon
    • Abingdon
    • 11/12/23 from 20:00pm
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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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