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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 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Hebridean Dark Skies Festival <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Various venues, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, 9\u201321 March <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Northern lights: stargazing and performing arts meet on the Western Isles <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This ambitious annual festival includes live music, films, visual arts and theatre performances alongside astronomy talks, planetarium shows and stargazing. Creative workshops for children, a concert showcasing David Bowie\u2019s space-inspired songs, a talk from astrophotographer Wil Cheung about chasing the aurorae, and a new show by street theatre company Mischief La Basin in which aliens tell the stories of eight female space pioneers are among the many highlights of the jam-packed festival \u2013 and all taking place under some of the UK\u2019s darkest skies. For details, visit lanntair.com\/creative-programme\/darkskies<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

JUICE and the Icy Moons of Jupiter <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University, 2 March, 7:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A talk by Prof David Southwood on ESA\u2019s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission which is scheduled to launch this April and to reach Jupiter in July 2031. Booking not required. www.cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk <\/a><\/p>\n\n

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

Kettering Conference Centre, Northamptonshire, 11 March <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This show brings together astronomy businesses, organisations and educational institutions, with free talks and an emphasis on using and getting the best out of astronomy products. Free entry. practicalastroshow.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Spring Stars and Galaxies Far Away! <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, 11 March, 7:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Taking advantage of the new Moon, experienced astronomer Richard Dern offers telescopes and binoculars to unlock the sky\u2019s treasures in this beginner-friendly event. Tickets from \u00a311. bit.ly\/3il37oE<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Celestial Stones of the Equinox <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

St Ives Library, Cornwall, 15 March, 7pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A talk from archaeo-astronomer and author Carolyn Kennett on how ancient communities connected with the skies above Cornwall, and the special relationship prehistoric sites have with the equinoxes. Tickets from \u00a37. <\/span>stives.ticketsolve.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Toothill Observatory public open evening <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

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

An opportunity to join Solent Amateur Astronomers to observe galaxies, nebulae and clusters through their 14-inch telescope, with other scopes and binoculars also available. Adults \u00a35, children 50p. www.solentastro.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

An Introduction to Astronomy <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, Lowestoft, Suffolk, 21 March, 6:45pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

An illustrated talk by Ian Hobson introducing astronomy and what we can see in our night sky. Adults \u00a36. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org\/events<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

At the Limits of Astrophysics <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Royal Institution, London, 23 March, 7pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Astrophysicist Katy Clough discusses some of the more exotic astrophysical objects, including wormholes and warp drives. From \u00a37. www.rigb.org\/whats-on<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

PHOTOS: ESA\/ATG MEDIALAB, LIZ HINGLEY X 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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