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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

    Lights Out for Our Darker Skies Exhibition

    • PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications
    • Penzance
    • 01/06/21 from 10:00am
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 02/08/21 from 21:15pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 03/08/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Stargazing and astrophotography in Brecon

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 03/08/21 from 22:30pm
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  • Alderminster Village Hall

    Stratford Astronomical Society Telescope Club Night

    • Alderminster Village Hall
    • Alderminster
    • 03/08/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 03/08/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Geddington Village Hall

    Northants Amateur Astronomers Informal Meeting and Observing

    • Geddington Village Hall
    • Geddington
    • 03/08/21 from 19:45pm
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  • Exford Bridge Tea Rooms

    Stargazing in Exford with Wild About Exmoor

    • Exford Bridge Tea Rooms
    • Exford
    • 03/08/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Stargazing and astrophotography in Brecon

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 04/08/21 from 22:30pm
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  • Primrose Hill - London

    Perseids Meteor Observing with Baker Street Irregular Astronomers

    • Primrose Hill - London
    • London
    • 04/08/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 04/08/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Stargazing and astrophotography in Brecon

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 05/08/21 from 22:30pm
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  • Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre

    Night Hike on Pen Y Fan

    • Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre
    • Brecon
    • 05/08/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 05/08/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Victoria Library - London

    Solarscape - live views of the Sun through solar telescopes

    • Victoria Library - London
    • London
    • 05/08/21 from 11:30am
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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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