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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Kelling Heath Holiday Park

    Winterfest Astro Star Party 2021

    • Kelling Heath Holiday Park
    • Holt
    • 02/12/21 from 12:00pm
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  • Wigwam Holidays Hafren

    Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend

    • Wigwam Holidays Hafren
    • Staylittle
    • 03/12/21 from 16:00pm
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  • Delamont Country Park Campsite

    Observing at Delamont Country Park with Irish Astro Association

    • Delamont Country Park Campsite
    • Killyleagh
    • 03/12/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory

    Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    • Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 04/12/21 from 19:30pm
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  • The High Force Hotel

    Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    • The High Force Hotel
    • Middleton-in-Teesdale
    • 04/12/21 from 18:00pm
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  • The High Force Hotel

    Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    • The High Force Hotel
    • Middleton-in-Teesdale
    • 04/12/21 from 19:00pm
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  • The Observatory Science Centre

    Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    • The Observatory Science Centre
    • Hailsham
    • 04/12/21 from 18:30pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 04/12/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Elvaston Castle Country Park

    Sky is the Limit Stargazing at Elvaston Castle

    • Elvaston Castle Country Park
    • Elvaston
    • 04/12/21 from 18:00pm
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  • Mills Observatory

    Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    • Mills Observatory
    • Dundee
    • 04/12/21 from 12:30pm
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  • It's Rocket Science

    Stargazing with It's Rocket Science

    • It's Rocket Science
    • Claydon
    • 04/12/21 from 16:30pm
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  • University College London Observatory

    UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing

    • University College London Observatory
    • Mill Hill Park
    • 04/12/21 from 18:00pm
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  • Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley

    Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    • Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley
    • Kenley
    • 04/12/21 from 21:00pm
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  • Blythe Hill Fields

    Stargazing and Mindfulness at Blythe Hill

    • Blythe Hill Fields
    • London
    • 04/12/21 from 18:30pm
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  • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre

    Group Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons

    • Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
    • Brecon
    • 05/12/21 from 18:00pm
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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?

    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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