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We pick the best live and virtual astronomy events and resources this month<\/p>\n\n

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PICK OF THE MONTH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\nIntroduction to Astrophotography<\/strong>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to capture the night sky with expert tips on getting started, from 1 November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re looking to get into astro imaging, this could be the ideal course for you <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever admired beautiful images of galaxies, nebulae, planets and stars, and wondered how to capture them yourself, get started with the Royal Observatory Greenwich\u2019s Introduction to Astrophotography course. Classes cover basic knowledge and techniques, from camera settings to processing, and also touch on using telescopes and guiding for deep-sky photography.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taught every Monday, 7\u20139pm via Zoom, the course runs for six weeks from 1 November. It costs \u00a396 and you can book places at \nbit.ly\/3AuIhaa<\/a>. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Live: Haw Wood Farm Astronomers\u2019 Week<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n
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Saxmundham, Suffolk, 1\u20138 November<\/strong> Enjoy a week of stargazing and astrophotography at Haw Wood Farm, a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site. The camp pitches are \u00a312 per night and you can book by phone (01502 359550) or email (info@hawwoodfarm.co.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n

Live: Is Anybody There?<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

Grindon Parish Hall, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire, 10 December, 7:30pm<\/strong> Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society hosts David Ettie\u2019s talk on the question of intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe, and the risk that aliens may be as unpleasant as humans! New members welcome. www.cadas-astro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Live: Stargazing evenings<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, 12 and 27 November, 6:30pm and 11pm<\/strong> Come and look at some exciting night sky objects through some of the largest telescopes in the country. Other activities will be scheduled if the weather is cloudy. Tickets are \u00a38.75 for adults and \u00a36.75 for children. www.the-observatory.org<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Live: Life After Skylark<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

Torquay Boys\u2019 Grammar School, Devon, 18 November, 7:30pm<\/strong> Torbay Astronomical Society hosts Roger D Cooper, former senior experimental officer with the University of Leicester Space Research Group, for his talk on Skylark, the British sounding rocket project that operated from 1957 to 2005.<\/p>\n\n

Non-members are welcome: \u00a33 for adults, \u00a31 for under 18s. \ntorbayastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n

Online: Binoculars talk<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

26 November, 8pm<\/strong> All are welcome to Mid-Kent Astronomical Society\u2019s Zoom talk where Steve Tonkin gives a guide to different binocular types and buying pitfalls to avoid. Non-members \u00a33; contact membersec@midkentastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>(36 hours ahead) to join the talk.<\/p>\n\n

Live: Chesterfield stargazing<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

Chesterfield Observatory, East Midlands, Fridays during November, 8pm<\/strong> View the night sky through Chesterfield\u2019s huge 18-inch telescope. Non-members welcome on Fridays: \u00a32 adults; under 16s are free. chesterfield-observatory.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Live: Lights Out for Our Darker Skies Exhibition<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n

PK Porthcurno museum, Cornwall, until 31 December<\/strong> This exhibition \u2013 part of a push for International Dark Sky status for the West Penwith peninsula \u2013 explores the issues of light pollution and celebrates dark night skies. Expect astrophotography, films and art by local artists. pkporthcurno.com<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Photos: DAVID MURTON, SARAVUTVANSET\/ISTOCK\/GETTY IMAGES<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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