Introduction to astronomy with Derby & District Astronomical Society

Introduction to astronomy with Derby & District Astronomical Society

Friday 18th November 2022 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

Friends Meeting House - Derby
St Helens Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3GY, East Midlands

The Derby & District Astronomical Society holds monthly ‘Introduction to Astronomy’ sessions at The Friends Meeting House in Derby between September and June. These are aimed at beginners and may include advice and help on using telescopes, finding your way around the night sky, astrophotography etc. People are welcome to bring their telescopes along, and there may be an opportunity for some observing from the back garden of The Friends Meeting House.

Please note that this has already taken place on 18/11/2022


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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Friends Meeting House - Derby. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

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

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

    Friday 21st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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