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Enjoy the new facilities at Jodrell Bank Observatory, Britain\u2019s birthplace of radio astronomy <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLIVE:<\/span> First Light Pavilion<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, from 4 June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJodrell Bank\u2019s \u00a321.1m First Light Pavilion opens this month, a brand-new interactive exhibition space telling the human stories behind the birthplace of British radio astronomy. The striking grass-covered building also features a state-of-the-art immersive Space Dome planetarium, guided tours of the groundbreaking UNESCO World Heritage Site and a large new caf\u00e9 alongside the existing displays, famous clockwork orrery and, of course, the 76m-wide Lovell Telescope. Watch out for details of a summer of public events planned for the new pavilion. Adults \u00a312, children \u00a38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nLive<\/span> Space flight photography<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nRook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset, 25 June, 7:30pm Photographer John Angerson, who had unprecedented access to NASA\u2019s 1996 Space Shuttle STS-72 mission, talks about his work photographing the intense training and documenting the close friendships of the six astronauts. Tickets are \u00a310. <\/span>photofrome.org\/talks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive & Online <\/span>Life in the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nMuseum of London, 1 June, 6pm Gresham Professor of Astronomy Katherine Blundell\u2019s lecture explores what ingredients are needed to sustain life on planets beyond Earth. Book to see live or watch online: sciencelive.net\/event\/1314<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> STEMTots<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nCambridge Science Centre, 10 June, 9:15am A special session for accompanied preschoolers to learn about the Solar System, including making a mobile, designing a planet and building a rocket. Costs \u00a33.28 per adult with a child. bit.ly\/3vxG9wN<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nOnline<\/span> High Energy Astrophysics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nStarts 15 June How does a black hole form? What\u2019s going on in active galaxies? How do we explain gamma ray bursts? This five-month Astrophysics Research Institute course covers the most powerful phenomena in the cosmos. The course costs \u00a3225. Sign up by 31 May. astronomy.ac.uk\/info\/energy<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Mars exploration talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nBredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 24 June, 8pm Professor David Southwood, former director of science and robotic exploration at the European Space Agency, reveals the \u2018trials, tribulations and triumphs\u2019 of exploring Mars. Followed by an observing session. www.midkentastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Ayrshire monthly meet-ups<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nThe Kyle Academy, Ayr, 27 June, 7pm Every fourth Monday of each month the folks at Ayrshire Astronomical Society meet up, usually for a presentation by members or guest speakers. All local dark-sky fans are welcome. First meeting is free. www.ayrastro.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Jewels of the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
LIVE:<\/span> First Light Pavilion<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, from 4 June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJodrell Bank\u2019s \u00a321.1m First Light Pavilion opens this month, a brand-new interactive exhibition space telling the human stories behind the birthplace of British radio astronomy. The striking grass-covered building also features a state-of-the-art immersive Space Dome planetarium, guided tours of the groundbreaking UNESCO World Heritage Site and a large new caf\u00e9 alongside the existing displays, famous clockwork orrery and, of course, the 76m-wide Lovell Telescope. Watch out for details of a summer of public events planned for the new pavilion. Adults \u00a312, children \u00a38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0www.jodrellbank.net\/visit<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nLive<\/span> Space flight photography<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nRook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset, 25 June, 7:30pm Photographer John Angerson, who had unprecedented access to NASA\u2019s 1996 Space Shuttle STS-72 mission, talks about his work photographing the intense training and documenting the close friendships of the six astronauts. Tickets are \u00a310. <\/span>photofrome.org\/talks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive & Online <\/span>Life in the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nMuseum of London, 1 June, 6pm Gresham Professor of Astronomy Katherine Blundell\u2019s lecture explores what ingredients are needed to sustain life on planets beyond Earth. Book to see live or watch online: sciencelive.net\/event\/1314<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> STEMTots<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nCambridge Science Centre, 10 June, 9:15am A special session for accompanied preschoolers to learn about the Solar System, including making a mobile, designing a planet and building a rocket. Costs \u00a33.28 per adult with a child. bit.ly\/3vxG9wN<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nOnline<\/span> High Energy Astrophysics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nStarts 15 June How does a black hole form? What\u2019s going on in active galaxies? How do we explain gamma ray bursts? This five-month Astrophysics Research Institute course covers the most powerful phenomena in the cosmos. The course costs \u00a3225. Sign up by 31 May. astronomy.ac.uk\/info\/energy<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Mars exploration talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nBredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 24 June, 8pm Professor David Southwood, former director of science and robotic exploration at the European Space Agency, reveals the \u2018trials, tribulations and triumphs\u2019 of exploring Mars. Followed by an observing session. www.midkentastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Ayrshire monthly meet-ups<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\nThe Kyle Academy, Ayr, 27 June, 7pm Every fourth Monday of each month the folks at Ayrshire Astronomical Society meet up, usually for a presentation by members or guest speakers. All local dark-sky fans are welcome. First meeting is free. www.ayrastro.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span> Jewels of the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Jodrell Bank\u2019s \u00a321.1m First Light Pavilion opens this month, a brand-new interactive exhibition space telling the human stories behind the birthplace of British radio astronomy. The striking grass-covered building also features a state-of-the-art immersive Space Dome planetarium, guided tours of the groundbreaking UNESCO World Heritage Site and a large new caf\u00e9 alongside the existing displays, famous clockwork orrery and, of course, the 76m-wide Lovell Telescope. Watch out for details of a summer of public events planned for the new pavilion. Adults \u00a312, children \u00a38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0www.jodrellbank.net\/visit<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset, 25 June, 7:30pm Photographer John Angerson, who had unprecedented access to NASA\u2019s 1996 Space Shuttle STS-72 mission, talks about his work photographing the intense training and documenting the close friendships of the six astronauts. Tickets are \u00a310. <\/span>photofrome.org\/talks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n Museum of London, 1 June, 6pm Gresham Professor of Astronomy Katherine Blundell\u2019s lecture explores what ingredients are needed to sustain life on planets beyond Earth. Book to see live or watch online: sciencelive.net\/event\/1314<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Cambridge Science Centre, 10 June, 9:15am A special session for accompanied preschoolers to learn about the Solar System, including making a mobile, designing a planet and building a rocket. Costs \u00a33.28 per adult with a child. bit.ly\/3vxG9wN<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Starts 15 June How does a black hole form? What\u2019s going on in active galaxies? How do we explain gamma ray bursts? This five-month Astrophysics Research Institute course covers the most powerful phenomena in the cosmos. The course costs \u00a3225. Sign up by 31 May. astronomy.ac.uk\/info\/energy<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Bredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 24 June, 8pm Professor David Southwood, former director of science and robotic exploration at the European Space Agency, reveals the \u2018trials, tribulations and triumphs\u2019 of exploring Mars. Followed by an observing session. www.midkentastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n The Kyle Academy, Ayr, 27 June, 7pm Every fourth Monday of each month the folks at Ayrshire Astronomical Society meet up, usually for a presentation by members or guest speakers. All local dark-sky fans are welcome. First meeting is free. www.ayrastro.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nLive<\/span> Space flight photography<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Live & Online <\/span>Life in the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Live<\/span> STEMTots<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Online<\/span> High Energy Astrophysics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Live<\/span> Mars exploration talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Live<\/span> Ayrshire monthly meet-ups<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Live<\/span> Jewels of the Universe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n