Telescopes for beginners | free mobile app

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.

  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

    More info

  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

    More info

  • Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

  • Telescope Workshop and Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 16:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

    More info

  • Family Friendly Stargazing with Cosmic Wonders

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 17:00pm to 19:00pm

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB

    More info

  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

    More info

  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info

  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

    More info

  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 18th May 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

    More info

  • Abingdon Astronomical Society beginners meeting

    Monday 20th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ

    More info

Latest from the blog

Our most recent astronomical articles...