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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><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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The Sky at Night presenter Chris Lintott\u2019s talk is open to the public and new members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to be Surprised by the Universe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clanfield Memorial Hall, near Portsmouth, 9 September, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astrophysicist and The Sky at Night <\/em>presenter Chris Lintott will be delivering a talk entitled \u2018How to be Surprised by the Universe\u2019 to the Hampshire Astronomical Group at the Memorial Hall near its Clanfield Observatory (above). Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park, the group was founded in Portsmouth in 1960 but work didn\u2019t begin on the observatory until 1972. From mysterious radio signals to spectacular supernovae, the Universe keeps finding new ways to astonish us. Chris Lintott of the University of Oxford explains why we should keep our eyes peeled for the unusual, and what to do when you think you\u2019ve found an alien civilisation. Entry \u00a33 for non-members. hantsastro.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Discovering and Imaging Planetary Nebulae <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, 9 September, 7:30pm Join the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh for a talk on why these dying stars are of such interest to cosmologists, and how you can go about observing and imaging them for yourself. www.astronomyedinburgh.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Astronomy Festival <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, E Sussex, 2\u20134 September A weekend under the stars, featuring stargazing evenings with telescopes large and small, plus lectures, planetarium shows, solar observing, trade stands and a pub quiz. Tickets from \u00a311.50. www.the-observatory.org\/events<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Super Telescope: Mission to the Edge of the Universe <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Online This Horizon <\/em>documentary explores the inside story of the James Webb Space Telescope. BBC <\/strong>iPlayer <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Stargazing session <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, 4 September, 8:15pm Join the astronomers from the Wessex Astronomical Society for an observing session at their fantastic observatory located in Durlston Country Park. This event includes observing the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and summer constellations. A small fee is payable. <\/span>wessex-astro.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Stargazing weekend <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 23\u201325 September This weekend includes evening stargazing, daytime observations of the Sun, visits to the observatory or Needles Battery Space Display, plus talks and teaching sessions. \u00a375 per person. www.islandastronomy.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Brecon Dark Sky Festival <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Brecon Beacons, 24\u201325 September Enjoy planetarium shows, stargazing, telescope observing and paddle boarding under the stars in one of the world\u2019s best dark-sky regions. Events individually priced, ranging from free to \u00a310. www.breconbeacons.org\/stargazing<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Herschel 200 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, until 31 December A major exhibition brings new collections to the Bath home of celebrated 18thcentury astronomer William Herschel for the 200th anniversary of his death. Adult tickets \u00a39.50, kids\u2019 tickets \u00a34.50. www.herschelmuseum.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Photos: RICHARD JUDD, FRAS, CHRISTOPH KALTSEIS\/CCDGUIDE.COM <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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