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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Dover Cruise Terminal

    Scenic Gems of the Dalmatian Coast with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Dover Cruise Terminal
    • Dover
    • 05/06/25 from 12:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium
    • Hexham
    • 20/06/25 from 21:30pm
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  • Rectory Cottages - Bletchley

    Milton Keynes Astronomical Society meeting

    • Rectory Cottages - Bletchley
    • Milton Keynes
    • 20/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Beetle Bank Farm

    The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    • Beetle Bank Farm
    • Murton
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • The Haven Centre - Crawley Down

    Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    • The Haven Centre - Crawley Down
    • Crawley
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Liddington Village Hall

    Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    • Liddington Village Hall
    • Swindon
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Rosse Observatory

    Rosse Observatory public open evening

    • Rosse Observatory
    • Pontefract
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man

    Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    • James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man
    • Foxdale
    • 20/06/25 from 19:45pm
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  • Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy

    Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    • Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy
    • Cambridge
    • 20/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Brough Observatory

    Brough Observatory informal open evening

    • Brough Observatory
    • Brough
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • East Ayton Village Hall

    Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    • East Ayton Village Hall
    • East Ayton
    • 20/06/25 from 19:45pm
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  • High Legh Community Observatory

    Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    • High Legh Community Observatory
    • High Legh
    • 20/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory
    • Chesterfield
    • 20/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium

    Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    • Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium
    • Sidmouth
    • 20/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • St Peter's Church Hall - Earley

    Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    • St Peter's Church Hall - Earley
    • Earley
    • 21/06/25 from 19:00pm
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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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