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Stargazing Night

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Dates:7 December 2018
Times:19:00 - 22:00
What is it:Evening event
Organiser:Jodrell Bank
How much:£9.50 / £8.50 / 10% discount for Annual Pass holders
Who is it for:University staff, Primary schools, Families, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16, Secondary schools
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Join us at Jodrell Bank for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy.

You’ll learn how to navigate the skies and locate the stars in our inflatable Planetarium, as well as using a variety of tools from planispheres to telescopes, and enjoy short talks and demonstrations throughout the evening too. Along with the Discovery Centre’s own team, Macclesfield Astronomical Society will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to use throughout the evening, as well as giving a series of short talks on astronomy. Observation of the night sky will be weather permitting.

Recommended for ages 10+

Food and Drink: The Planet Pavilion Cafe will be open from 6pm, serving delicious and hearty pizza and pasta dishes.

Price: £9.50

Concessions: £8.50

Offers: 10% discount for Annual Pass holders

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