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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.

  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Beacon Observatory - University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Eta Aquariid Meteor Viewing

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 22:00pm to 23:30pm

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

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  • Cambridge AstroPlus

    Monday 6th May 2024 from 19:15pm to 20:45pm

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

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  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

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  • Northants Amateur Astronomers Informal Meeting and Observing

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    Geddington Village Hall, Geddington, NN14 1AZ

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  • Macclesfield Astronomical Society Workshop Evening

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:00pm

    Calvary Church, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH

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  • Preserving the Cultural Skyscape Conference

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS

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  • Salford Observatory open evening

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Salford Observatory, Chasely Fields, M6 7DZ

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  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ

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