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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

Live & Online: Hebridean Dark Skies Festival<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lewis, Outer Hebrides, 11\u201325 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scotland\u2019s Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans tops the festival bill of astronomy talks <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This two-week festival under some of the UK\u2019s darkest skies returns for a fourth time with a lively mix of entertainment and astronomy. As well as stargazing, a host of indoor events will be happening at community venues across the island and online too, from astronomy workshops and talks, including one with Scotland\u2019s new Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans, to music, comedy, theatre, films, guided night walks and even a night swim for the very brave.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For tickets, call 01851 708480 or visit www.lanntair.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Live: North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Various venues, 18 February\u20136 March <\/strong>
Enjoy the star-spangled skies of two International Dark Sky Reserves, with expert talks, art exhibitions, stargazing safaris, night-time walks and rocket building among the festival fortnight\u2019s highlights. Charges apply to some events. darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Delamont Country Park observing evening<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

County Down, Northern Ireland, 4 February <\/strong>
All ages and levels of ability are welcome to this monthly public observing session hosted by the Irish Astronomical Association. Sessions are planned for the first Friday of each month, but may be rescheduled in bad weather. For updates see facebook.com\/groups\/irishastro<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Stars and constellations<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

5 February\u20135 March, 11am <\/strong>
Join Dr Adrian Jannetta of Northumberland Astronomical Society for an introductory course focusing on Orion, Ursa Major, Gemini, Taurus and Virgo. Held via Zoom over five weeks, the course costs \u00a315. Book at bit.ly\/3yh0kjB<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Extraterrestrial life<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Village Hall, Norton sub Hamdon, Somerset, 16 February, 7:30pm <\/strong>
Crewkerne & District Astronomical Society hosts James Fradgley FRAS as he ponders the possibility of complex life beyond Earth, in \u2018Life in the Universe: Are the Aliens Out There?\u2019. Visitors welcome (first meeting free). <\/span>www.cadas.net<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: The Red Sun<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

18 February, 7:30pm <\/strong>
Lyn Smith, Director of the BAA\u2019s Solar Section, leads a tour through the chromosphere, looking at prominences, filaments and flairs. Watch on the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh\u2019s YouTube channel at bit.ly\/30gkCNK<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Discover Exoplanets<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

24 February, 10am<\/strong>
Aimed at teachers and learners aged 16\u2013 19, this talk by Kate Isaak, Project Scientist for ESA\u2019s CHEOPS mission, introduces the techniques used to find and study exoplanets. Free. bit.ly\/31CvS7T<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Kenley observatory open evenings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Hayes Lane, Kenley, Croydon, Saturdays <\/strong>
Croydon Astronomical Society welcomes the public to its Norman Fisher Observatory every Saturday evening for a free observing session, depending on the weather. See bit.ly\/3pJr4W9<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n\n

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Photos: TONY MARSH, LOOM GRAPHICS, JOHN MACDONALD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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