Live: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n\nNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, starts 18 September<\/p>\n\n
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View a selection of the world\u2019s best astrophotography at the National Maritime Museum <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\nYou can always find top-flight astrophotography in the APY finalists and this year\u2019s prize-winners knock it out of the park once again.<\/p>\n\n
From now until next summer, London\u2019s National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of all the winning images, along with some of the best shortlisted entries.<\/span><\/p>\n\nYou\u2019ll find photos of nebulae, the Sun, star trails, aurorae, our Moon, comets and more, picked from the 4,500 entries sent in from all over the world. There\u2019s also the Young Photographer and Best Newcomer winners, and the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. See www.rmg.co.uk\/astrophoto<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n\nLive: Exmoor Dark Skies Festival<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/UE282OABLVB1E4JM7G0X9WBH0YB6.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\nExmoor, 22 October\u20137 November Enjoy events for families and adults taking place all over Exmoor, including stargazing suppers, guided night walks, dusk safaris and expert astronomy talks. For details visit bit.ly\/2YbtM9P<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive: Moffat dark sky walk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\nDumfries and Galloway, 2 October, 8pm A night-time walk up Gallow Hill in Moffat, a village with International Dark-Sky Community status, including a guided talk about the stars and constellations. Tickets are \u00a315. See <\/span>bit.ly\/3s3vB6A<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive: Scilly Dark Skies Week<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\nSt Martin\u2019s, Isles of Scilly, 2\u20139 October A celebration of grassroots astronomy with stargazing, workshops and speakers, including astrophotographer extraordinaire Damian Peach. Tickets are \u00a3175 and include entrance to all the events and guided use of the observatory. Email cosmosscilly@gmail.com<\/a> <\/strong>to book. Day passes are available nearer the date.<\/p>\n\nLive: LAS Equinox Sky Camp<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\nKelling Heath, Norfolk, 4\u201311 October The largest star party in the UK returns, featuring expert talks and stargazing. If the weather is uncooperative, peruse the huge range of telescopes and equipment at the trade stands and secondhand stalls. See las-skycamp.org<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n\nLive: Apollo: A Moon Odyssey<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\nCavendish Road Primary School, West Didsbury, Manchester, 11 October, 7pmWest Didsbury Astronomical Society welcomes guests to author Andrew Lound\u2019s dramatic telling of the Apollo story, illustrated with images, scale models, sound and music. <\/span>bit.ly\/37vpeiU<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive: Northumberland StarFest<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\nBellingham, Northumberland, 27\u201329 October A two-night astronomy-themed break with three days of workshops and presentations, including \u2018Get to Know Your Telescope\u2019 and \u2018Rocket Building and Launching\u2019. Tickets from \u00a3380 for two, including all events, use of telescopes and binoculars, meals and luxury accommodation. <\/span>astro.ventures\/stargazing-festivals\/darkskyfest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nOnline: Tenerife observing session<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
You can always find top-flight astrophotography in the APY finalists and this year\u2019s prize-winners knock it out of the park once again.<\/p>\n\n
From now until next summer, London\u2019s National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of all the winning images, along with some of the best shortlisted entries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n You\u2019ll find photos of nebulae, the Sun, star trails, aurorae, our Moon, comets and more, picked from the 4,500 entries sent in from all over the world. There\u2019s also the Young Photographer and Best Newcomer winners, and the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation. See www.rmg.co.uk\/astrophoto<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n\n Exmoor, 22 October\u20137 November Enjoy events for families and adults taking place all over Exmoor, including stargazing suppers, guided night walks, dusk safaris and expert astronomy talks. For details visit bit.ly\/2YbtM9P<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Dumfries and Galloway, 2 October, 8pm A night-time walk up Gallow Hill in Moffat, a village with International Dark-Sky Community status, including a guided talk about the stars and constellations. Tickets are \u00a315. See <\/span>bit.ly\/3s3vB6A<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n St Martin\u2019s, Isles of Scilly, 2\u20139 October A celebration of grassroots astronomy with stargazing, workshops and speakers, including astrophotographer extraordinaire Damian Peach. Tickets are \u00a3175 and include entrance to all the events and guided use of the observatory. Email cosmosscilly@gmail.com<\/a> <\/strong>to book. Day passes are available nearer the date.<\/p>\n\n Kelling Heath, Norfolk, 4\u201311 October The largest star party in the UK returns, featuring expert talks and stargazing. If the weather is uncooperative, peruse the huge range of telescopes and equipment at the trade stands and secondhand stalls. See las-skycamp.org<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n\n Cavendish Road Primary School, West Didsbury, Manchester, 11 October, 7pmWest Didsbury Astronomical Society welcomes guests to author Andrew Lound\u2019s dramatic telling of the Apollo story, illustrated with images, scale models, sound and music. <\/span>bit.ly\/37vpeiU<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n Bellingham, Northumberland, 27\u201329 October A two-night astronomy-themed break with three days of workshops and presentations, including \u2018Get to Know Your Telescope\u2019 and \u2018Rocket Building and Launching\u2019. Tickets from \u00a3380 for two, including all events, use of telescopes and binoculars, meals and luxury accommodation. <\/span>astro.ventures\/stargazing-festivals\/darkskyfest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive: Exmoor Dark Skies Festival<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\nLive: Moffat dark sky walk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Live: Scilly Dark Skies Week<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Live: LAS Equinox Sky Camp<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Live: Apollo: A Moon Odyssey<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Live: Northumberland StarFest<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Online: Tenerife observing session<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n