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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><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live Practical Astronomy Show 2022<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kettering Conference Centre, Northamptonshire, 19 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy a day of all things astronomy, with the latest gear, talks and demos \u2013 all with free entry <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s choosing your first binoculars, upgrading your camera or even investing in your very own observatory dome, you will find all the movers and shakers in UK astronomy gear at the Practical Astronomy Show. Manufacturers, retailers and astronomy organisations will all be gathered under one roof at Kettering Conference Centre for a free day of displays and demonstrations, alongside expert talks from the likes of astrophographer Damian Peach and <\/span>BBC <\/em>Sky <\/em>at <\/em>Night <\/em>Magazine\u2019s <\/em>reviews editor Paul Money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit practicalastroshow.com<\/a> <\/strong>to find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Online Exploring Space and Astronomy through Philately<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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KATRIN RAYNOR-EVANS, NICK VERMEULEN X 4<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n

17 March, 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n

Join the Astronomy Society of Glasgow via Zoom for this talk from Katrin Raynor- Evans (pictured, above) on how stamps from around the world have marked milestones in spaceflight and astronomy. <\/p>\n\n

See www.theasg.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>for login details.<\/p>\n\n

Live Observing at Rosse Observatory<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Carleton Road, Pontefract, 1 March, 7:30pm <\/p>\n\n

All are welcome to drop in to West Yorkshire Astronomical Society\u2019s Rosse Observatory on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is \u00a36 per adult, with under-18s free. There\u2019s also a Young Astronomers\u2019 evening on the last Friday of each month, 6:30pm. \u00a35 per child; booking essential at: young. <\/strong>astronomers.wyas@gmail.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live Public stargazing<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Low Dalby Astronomy Centre, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, 4 March, 8pm <\/p>\n\n

Join Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society to see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country. Book at bit.ly\/3qw2Ccu<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online The Planets of the Solar System<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Starts 15 March <\/p>\n\n

This five-month course from the Astrophysics Research Institute will teach you everything about the interiors, surfaces and atmospheres of the planets and moons in our Solar System. The course costs \u00a3225. To book a place, visit <\/span>www.astronomy.ac.uk\/info\/planets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live & Online Meteorites<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Bredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 25 March, 8pm<\/p>\n\n

Meteorite specialist David Bryant explains how new meteorite discoveries have shaped our understanding of the origins of our Solar System; with a range of samples to handle. Non-members \u00a33; contact <\/span>membersec@midkentastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>(36 hours ahead) to join the talk.<\/p>\n\n

Live & Online Aliens in Science Fiction<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Gresham College, Holborn, London, 28 March, 6pm<\/p>\n\n

From HG Wells to Octavia Butler\u2019s Xenogenesis series, the history of science professor Jim Endersby explores the portrayal of extraterrestrial lifeforms in science fiction. Book to see live or watch online: https:\/\/www.gresham.ac.uk\/lectures-and-events\/scifi-aliens<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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