Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
The third Wednesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024
Stockcross Village Hall
Stockcross Church Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LN
The beginner’s section of the Newbury Astronomical Society meets every third Wednesday of each month between September to June.
These meetings include an entry-level introduction to astronomy and consist of practical astronomy sessions, observing if clear. There will also be a talk about what’s happening in the night sky in the coming months
Sessions are suitable for all ages (an adult must accompany children under 16). Everyone is welcome to join in and use the society’s telescopes.
Event organiser
Newbury Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Newbury Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Newbury Astronomical Society
Twitter: @newburyastro
Facebook: Newbury Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Stockcross Village Hall is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society events at Stockcross Village Hall. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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