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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<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Institute of Astronomy open evenings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

From cosmic rays to gravity, catch a new talk on the latest astronomy research each week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The online archive of the Institute\u2019s lectures is available for free on YouTube <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Every Wednesday throughout the winter season (until 23 March 2022), the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge opens its virtual doors to the public for an evening lecture and stargazing session (weather-permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s online only for now, but hybrid live and virtual events are planned. Fast radio bursts will be the lecture topic on 19 January at 7:15pm. Watch live and join in the Q&A or catch up with all the recent Institute of Astronomy videos on Youtube, including talks on cosmic rays, exoplanets, star dust, planet and galaxy building, and much more at <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/InstituteofAstronomy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Live: New Dark Sky Discovery trail<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Larkbarrow, Exmoor National Park <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A night-walking trail has been unveiled at the heart of Exmoor National Park. The flat there-and-back-again route across fields is 3.2km-long, starting from Larkbarrow near Exford, and it offers 360\u02da panoramas of some truly dark skies. exmoorwalks.org\/darksky<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Astronomy and Islam<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Royal Observatory Greenwich, 2 January, 10:30am <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Hear about the characters depicted in the stars in Arabic astronomy lore and the importance of Moon phases in Islam in this one-hour show. Ages 7 and up. Adults are \u00a310, children \u00a35, including entry to the Observatory. www.rmg.co.uk\/whats-on<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Astrophysics talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

14 January, 7:45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In his talk \u2018The Standard Model and Possible New Physics\u2019, author Harry Cliff looks at the quest for a single \u2018theory of everything\u2019 to explain how the Universe works. Non-members \u00a33 donation. To join the Zoom, contact membersec@midkentastro.org.uk<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: The Sky: Why it Matters and How We Might Lose It<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

20 January, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Professor Andy Lawrence looks at how the drive for fast internet speeds is putting the night sky under threat as tens of thousands of satellites are slated for launch. See the Astronomy Society of Glasgow\u2019s YouTube channel at https:\/\/bit.ly\/ASofGlasgow<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Medieval astronomy<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

22 January, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Dr Philipp Nothaft looks at 12th-century astronomer Walcher of Malvern, an early European adopter of the astrolabe and one of the first English astronomers to embrace Arabic science. For Zoom details, contact: meetings@shastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Public observing evening<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Beachy <\/strong>Head Story Centre, Eastbourne, 22 January, 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Take a look through Eastbourne Astronomical Society\u2019s telescopes, hear all about night-sky targets from the club\u2019s expert members and enjoy an introduction to astronomy presentation. Free. <\/span>www.eastbourneas.org.uk\/practical-observing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Observatory night<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Breckland Observatory, Great Ellingham, 28 January, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Join astronomers from Norfolk\u2019s Breckland Astronomical Society for a public evening viewing planets, stars, galaxies and more. Free. Contact: visitors@brecklandastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Photos: AMANDA SMITH\/MATT BOTHWELL, YOUTUBE\/INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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