Observing evening with St Neots Astronomy Association

Observing evening with St Neots Astronomy Association

Monday 4th October 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
High Street, Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6ET

Everyone is invited to join the St Neots Astronomy Association members for this one of their regular monthly observing sessions at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

A typical observing evening will last 1-2 hours and includes a tour of the sky using a laser pen, identifying constellations and planets that may be visible, and then observing using telescopes.

If the weather is poor, an indoor presentation takes the place of outdoor activities.

This event is run by volunteers and is free of charge; donations to the Society are welcome.

Please note that this has already taken place on 04/10/2021


Event organiser

St Neots Astronomy Association

St Neots Astronomy Association is organising this event

Please contact St Neots Astronomy Association directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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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 Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 8th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

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  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 13th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

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  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 3rd June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

    More info
  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 1st July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

    More info
  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 5th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

    More info
  • St Neots Astronomy Association monthly meeting

    Monday 2nd September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET

    More info

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