Cambridge Young Astronomers (7 to 11 year olds)
The last Saturday of the month from January 2026 to December 2026
Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0HA
Astronomers aged 7 to 11 will love these Saturday morning sessions in the Hoyle Building at the Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, Cambridge.
A theme is given to each meeting, for example, galaxies, ancient astronomy, peculiar stars, death of dinosaurs. The aim is to make astronomy fun!
Meetings also include a short film in the lecture theatre and an activity session and run from 10.00 am – 12.00 am on the last Saturday of every month.
Event organiser
Cambridge Astronomical Association organises these events
Please contact Cambridge Astronomical Association directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @CambsAstronomy
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Local light pollution
Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Cambridge Young Astronomers (7 to 11 year olds) events at Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy. You can view events at this location on a calendar.