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Stargazers are in for a treat towards the end of February and early March. Jupiter and Venus will appear close to each other in the evening sky. Such an event […]

“Captain, we’re receiving news of stargazing events in our sector”. Get instant alerts to your browser or mobile device with our free notification service. Go Stargazing features a wide variety […]

In May 2022, the Federation of Astronomical Societies held an online webinar discussing the impact of “mega-constellations”, artificial satellites that will number tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands in low-Earth orbit […]

About Scopes4SEN Scopes4SEN donates telescopes to organisations that support children with special educational needs and vulnerable persons and home-schooling SEN families. Patrick Poitevin runs the charity and is one of […]

The best places to see the aurora in the UK are Scotland, Northern England, Northern Wales and Northern Ireland. The further North you are, the more likely you are to […]

Join the International Dark-Sky Association for Under One Sky 2021 – a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your community. […]

“Waaaooow, did you see that beast? An amazing long tail with sparkles coming off it!?” — a typical response from someone who’s spotted an Orionid meteor! The Orionids meteor shower […]

Join expert author Tiffany Francis-Baker on a night-time journey around Britain and Ireland as she reveals the best places for stargazing. This guide is an excellent complement to our website […]

Now in its fifth year, the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival brings together a variety of events to celebrate the fabulous starry skies above Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve. Events range from […]