{"id":37064,"date":"2022-10-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&#038;p=37064"},"modified":"2023-03-30T09:02:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T09:02:35","slug":"whats-on-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2022\/10\/20\/whats-on-14\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s on"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center intro\">We pick the best live and virtual astronomy events and resources this month<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-56ea9008-fc14-4540-96eb-eaf4dd1f55e1 article-boxout\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h5><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-secondary-dark-color\">PICK OF THE MONTH <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1366\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/f3baaefd-b51f-470b-906c-16461addb608.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-37066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/f3baaefd-b51f-470b-906c-16461addb608.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/f3baaefd-b51f-470b-906c-16461addb608-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/f3baaefd-b51f-470b-906c-16461addb608-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/f3baaefd-b51f-470b-906c-16461addb608-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><figcaption>\u00de See the world\u2019s finest astro photos at the National Maritime Museum exhibition <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022 <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, until August 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">The annual showcase of the phenomenal talent in the world of night-sky photography returns to the National Maritime Museum, with the exhibition of the choice picks from the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. These include not just all the winning images, but also some of the best photos from the more than 3,000 entries received from 67 countries around the world. From planets, asteroids and aurorae to galaxies, our Sun, nebulae and so much more, you\u2019ll find out-of-this-world photos that will take your breath away. Running until next summer, tickets are \u00a310 for adults, \u00a36.50 for concessions, \u00a35 for children. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/whats-on\/astronomy-photographer-year\">www.rmg.co.uk\/whats-on\/astronomy-photographer-year <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Kelling Heath Winterfest <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Norfolk, 24\u201328 November <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"676\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-37063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg 676w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Timed for the new Moon for the darkest skies, this relaxed star party organised by Birmingham Astronomical Society is purely an observing event without sales stalls. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kellingheath.co.uk\">www.kellingheath.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Stargazing weekend <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Mungrisdale, Cumbria, 5 November <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Get away from light pollution to the Lake District for a weekend hosted by astronomer Andy Gray, with opportunities for astrophotography and telescope tips. Tickets are \u00a320 per adult, \u00a312 per child and include hot drinks and biscuits. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nearhowe.co.uk\/things-to-do\/dark-skies\">www.nearhowe.co.uk\/things-to-do\/dark-skies <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Stargazing at Mugdock <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow, 8 November, 7pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Stargazing at Mugdock returns for a new season of observing the night sky. This session is all about the wonder of the full Moon and what you can see through a telescope. Booking essential. Entry is \u00a37. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk\">www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Observing session <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Lacock, Wiltshire, 18 November, 6:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Join Wiltshire Astronomical Society in the Red Lion car park, Lacock, for their monthly observing session, with a backup date of 26 November if it\u2019s cloudy. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasnet.org.uk\/observing\">www.wasnet.org.uk\/observing<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Introduction to astronomy <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Friends Meeting House, Derby, 18 November, 7:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">A beginners\u2019 session with Derby and District Astronomical Society, featuring advice on using telescopes, finding your way around the night sky, astrophotography and possibly some observing in the garden. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.derbyastronomy.org\">www.derbyastronomy.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Stars and Stones <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>OM Dark Sky Park, County Tyrone, now until March <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Northern Ireland\u2019s newest public observatory reveals the secrets of the Beaghmore Stone Circles, a neolithic gateway to the stars. For full details, visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omdarksky.com\/whats-on\">www.omdarksky.com\/whats-on<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"sans-serif article-subhead\"><strong>Telescope workshop <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Deer Park Archers, Cheltenham, 27 November, 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Learn how to set up or get the most from your telescope, and find out more about the activities of Cotswold Astronomical Society. Open to anyone with an interest in any area of astronomy. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldas.org.uk\/our-events\/observing\">www.cotswoldas.org.uk\/our-events\/observing <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"footer\">Photos: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, BRIAN BOGGENPOEL, <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We pick the best live and virtual astronomy events and resources this month <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":37063,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","purple_page_number":"23","purple_custom_meta_purple_page_number":"23","purple_seq_number":"1","purple_custom_meta_purple_seq_number":"1","purple_source_article":"article_23-1.xml","purple_custom_meta_purple_source_article":"article_23-1.xml","purple_source_issue":"November-2022","purple_custom_meta_purple_source_issue":"November-2022","purple_external_id":"November-2022-23-1","purple_custom_meta_purple_external_id":"November-2022-23-1","purple_issue_code":"|0000086558||","purple_custom_meta_purple_issue_code":"|0000086558||","purple_android_product":"com.im.skyatnight.210","purple_custom_meta_purple_android_product":"com.im.skyatnight.210","purple_ios_product":"com.im.skyatnight.210","purple_custom_meta_purple_ios_product":"com.im.skyatnight.210","purple_web_product":"","purple_custom_meta_purple_web_product":"","purple_publication_id":"075fab74-0a21-4201-866a-899d6c41c40c","purple_migrated":"","kt_blocks_editor_width":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[14],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3","apple_news_title":""},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg",676,497,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226-300x221.jpg",300,221,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg",676,497,false],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg",676,497,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg",676,497,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/10\/d9e8c258-9676-42b6-94e4-075a4991c226.jpg",676,497,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"We pick the best live and virtual astronomy events and resources this month","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37064"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37064"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38657,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37064\/revisions\/38657"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}