Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy
The third Friday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024, except for December
Friends Meeting House - Derby
St Helens Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3GY, East Midlands
Derby & District Astronomical Society host monthly introduction to astronomy sessions on the third Friday of each month from September to June except for December, to avoid clashing with Christmas.
These sessions are aimed specifically at beginners and may include advice and help on using telescopes, finding your way around the night sky, astrophotography etc.
You are welcome to bring your telescope, and there may be an opportunity for some observing from the back garden of The Friends Meeting House if weather permits.
Please contact the Derby and District Astronomical Society Secretary for more details.
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Local light pollution
Friends Meeting House - Derby is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy events at Friends Meeting House - Derby. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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