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    Which telescope is best for beginners?

    Hints and tips for buying your first telescope

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    The best times to stargaze

    Use our dark sky calendar to find out when is best to go stargazing

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    Stargazing experience vouchers

    Gifts that are out of this world!

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    Stargazing down under with Greg Quicke

    Join "Space Gandalf" from BBC Stargazing Live in our free online event

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    Solarcan pin-hole camera

    Get your Solarcan in time for the Summer Solstice!

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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre

    Jersey Astronomy Club Observatory Open Night

    • Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre
    • St. Brelade
    • 17/05/21 from 20:00pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 18/05/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Alderminster Village Hall

    Stratford upon Avon Astronomical Society Meeting

    • Alderminster Village Hall
    • Alderminster
    • 18/05/21 from 00:00am
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  • The Barn at Westdene

    Astronomy at the Barn with Adur Astronomical Society

    • The Barn at Westdene
    • Brighton
    • 19/05/21 from 19:30pm
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  • St. Mary's Church Hall - Greenham

    Astronomy for Beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society

    • St. Mary's Church Hall - Greenham
    • Greenham
    • 19/05/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Bridgend Tennis Club

    Bridgend Astronomical Society Meeting

    • Bridgend Tennis Club
    • Bridgend
    • 19/05/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Burnside Hall - Plumtree

    Practical Astronomy with Nottingham Astronomical Society

    • Burnside Hall - Plumtree
    • Nottingham
    • 20/05/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Perton Library

    Perton Library Astronomy Group Meeting

    • Perton Library
    • Perton
    • 20/05/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 20/05/21 from 21:30pm
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  • Foredown Tower

    Foredown Tower Astronomers Monthly Meeting

    • Foredown Tower
    • Brighton
    • 20/05/21 from 19:30pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Solar Viewing

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 21/05/21 from 14:00pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Solar Viewing

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 21/05/21 from 14:00pm
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  • Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory

    Astronomy at Stonehaugh

    • Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 21/05/21 from 21:30pm
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  • Winchendon Observatory

    Stargazing with Aylesbury Astronomical Society

    • Winchendon Observatory
    • Aylesbury
    • 21/05/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 21/05/21 from 21:30pm
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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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