{"id":42532,"date":"2023-03-23T09:52:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T09:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=42532"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:11:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T10:11:19","slug":"whats-on-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2023\/03\/23\/whats-on-19\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

AstroCamp<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cwmdu, Powys, Wales, 22\u201325 April<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AstroCamp\u2019s friendly meet-up takes place under the dark skies of the Brecon Beacons <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A star party weekend in the Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve with talks, workshops, a pub quiz, a limerick competition (with prizes) and plenty of stargazing opportunities, weather permitting, including tours of the night sky with experienced astronomers. With its relaxed atmosphere, the camp offers a social area where anyone can get a look through a telescope, and you don\u2019t need to bring your own equipment with you. Previous years have provided views of planets, nebulae, comets and galaxies, while the local cafe and pub take care of non-astronomy related needs. From \u00a325. astrocamp.awesomeastronomy.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

The Future of Geography <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Sheffield Central Library, Sheffield, 24 April, 6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Author and journalist Tim Marshall gives a talk on the politics of space and how humans are taking their power struggles with them as they explore the Solar System. Free. www.eventbrite.co.uk\/o\/librariessheffield-9795467632<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Astronomy history conference <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Lyttelton Lecture Theatre, Birmingham, 1 April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Society for the History of Astronomy hosts a day of fascinating talks, headlined by Carolyn Kennett on the 1820s Dolcoath Mine experiments to calculate Earth\u2019s gravity. \u00a320 for non-members. societyforthehistoryofastronomy.com\/meetings<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Astronaut Academy <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, 4 April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Half-day workshops for children aged 6\u20138 and 9\u201311, discovering what it takes to become an astronaut, doing robot arm experiments and learning about life in microgravity. \u00a314.95 per child. www.the-observatory.org\/events\/astronaut-academy<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

The Hidden Universe <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

14 April, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Dr Jeni Millard presents an online talk on the bits of the Universe we cannot see, the many different wavelengths of light, and how they can uncover the secrets of the cosmos. \u00a33 for non-members. www.midkentastro.org.uk\/events<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Observing night <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

University of Glasgow Observatory, Acre Road, Glasgow, 18 April, 6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

On a night with just a 6% crescent Moon, Glasgow University Astronomical Society members will be observing the skies above the city. Free. All are welcome. www.facebook.com\/guastrosoc<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Public stargazing session <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Binham Village Hall, Fakenham, 20 April, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This North Norfolk Astronomy Society event includes a presentation on the planet Jupiter and telescope viewing if clear. \u00a34 for non-members. garyvheard.org\/joomla30<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Stargazing Safari <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, 22 April, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

From a hill in the Forest of Dean, storyteller Jim Bell will point out stars, planets and constellations. There\u2019s a portable planetarium in case it\u2019s cloudy. Adults \u00a340, \u00a320 for children. tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk\/stargazing-safari<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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PHOTOS: JAMIE CARTER<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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