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Astronomy presentation

Many stargazing events include a presentation on an astronomical topic, if not to offer an alternative if the weather is bad! Events run by Astronomical Societies tend to offer more formal, in-depth talks, however, the vast majority are aimed at novices and beginners.

  • The BIG Sleep Stargazing Sleepout

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 20:00pm to Saturday 25th May 2024 10:00am

    Messems West, Court Street, SP3 6LW

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  • Summer Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 23:00pm to Saturday 25th May 2024 01:00am

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Cambridge Young Astronomers (7 to 11 year olds)

    Saturday 25th May 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, CB3 0HA

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  • Star Party at Earth Camp

    Saturday 25th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Earth Camp - Chailey, North Chailey, BN8 4HR

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 25th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Summer Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 25th May 2024 from 23:00pm to Sunday 26th May 2024 01:00am

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Junior AstronOMy Club

    Sunday 26th May 2024 from 13:00pm to 14:00pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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  • Royal Institution Public Talk – The CMS Experiment at CERN

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 23:30pm to Wednesday 29th May 2024 01:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Salford Observatory open evening

    Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Salford Observatory, Chasely Fields, M6 7DZ

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