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Durham Astronomical Society

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Durham Astronomical Society is a friendly group of astronomy enthusiasts based in County Durham, offering talks, observing sessions, and outreach activities for the public. The society welcomes beginners and experienced observers alike, fostering interest in the night sky across the local community.
Durham Astronomical Society

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Regular meetings with Durham Astronomical Society

  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    The fourth Friday of the month from September 2025 to June 2026

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

    Join the enthusiastic amateur astronomers from Durham Astronomical Society for this one of their regular monthly society meetings, which take place every fourth Friday of the month from September through to June (excluding December) at Durham Botanic Garden.

    Public members are welcome to join them for their talk/presentation by a guest speaker. If weather and covid permit, there may be an informal observing session afterwards.

Forthcoming events by Durham Astronomical Society

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 22nd May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th June 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN

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Event locations used by Durham Astronomical Society

  • Durham Botanic Garden

    Hollingside Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TN

    Astronomical Society

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  • Hardwick Park Visitors Centre

    Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 2DN

    Private Venue

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