Outreach Calendar

Fri, 20 Sep 2024
  • Stargazing at Beckford's for BPT volunteers

    Beckford's Tower and Museum, Lansdown Rd, Bath BA1 9BH, UK from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm ( 3 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Simon H, Roger H, Martin F - more the merrier
    Style: Guided stargazing for BPT volunteers. Museum telescopes. 
    Access/Parking: on field parking
    Setup: from 19:30
    Contact: Marie B
    Volunteer?   

    The paddock is 400m closer to Bath centre than the Tower and its car park. The entrance to the location is https://w3w.co/hours.secure.deeply

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Mon, 23 Sep 2024
  • Freshers Night with UoB Space Soc

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( 3 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Simon H , Prim P, Roger H - more the merrier
    Style: Stargazing
    Access/Parking: on street parking - check if ticket required
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Max
    Volunteer?   

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  • Autumnal Equinox at the Museum

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Charles D, Tony V, Tony S - more the merrier
    Style: Guided guest stargazing and talks. Museum telescopes. 
    Access/Parking: on street parking - check if ticket required
    Setup: from 19:30
    Contact: Joe M
    Volunteer?   

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Wed, 02 Oct 2024
  • 100 Hours Stargazing - Lansdown

    Lansdown Playing Fields South, Bath BA1, UK from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm ( 3 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Roger H - more welcome
    Families, individuals

    Summary:
    Location: Lansdown Playing Fields, https://w3w.co/rings.blunt.risky
    Audience: individuals and families
    Activity: Guided stargazing 
    Cost: none
    Contact: none

    Volunteer?

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Thu, 03 Oct 2024
  • 69th Bath (Lower Weston) – Cubs

    Weston Hub, Penn Hill Rd, Bath BA1 4EH, UK from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Simon H, Roger H - more the merrier
    Style: Guided stargazing and cub badge activities - potentially scouts too. 
    Access/Parking: on street parking 
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Sam B
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 04 Oct 2024
  • 100 Hours Stargazing - Combe Down

    Monkton Prep School, Combe Down, Bath BA2 7ET, UK from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm ( 3 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more welcome
    Families, individuals

    Summary:
    Location: Monkton Prep Playing Field, https://w3w.co/during.rarely.audit
    Audience: individuals and families
    Activity: Guided stargazing 
    Cost: none
    Contact: none

    Volunteer?

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Sat, 05 Oct 2024
  • 100 Hours Stargazing - Victoria Park

    Royal Victoria Park Bath, Marlborough Ln, Bath BA1 2NQ, UK from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm ( 3 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more welcome
    Families, individuals

    Summary:
    Location: Royal Victoria Park, https://w3w.co/visit.ample.closet
    Audience: individuals and families
    Activity: Guided stargazing 
    Cost: none
    Contact: none

    Volunteer?

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024
  • Achieve Together Stonehenge Stargazing

    Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    Summary:

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Meyrick W - more the merrier

    Organisation: English Heritage
    Location: Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE
    Participants: Friends of Achieve Together, Bath
    Activity: Tour of the stones and stargazing by the stones
    Resources: Professional signer supplied by English Heritage
    Setup/Start times: 17:00
    Duration: 3 hrs

    Volunteer?

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Fri, 18 Oct 2024
  • 'Welcoming Event' for PhD students and post-doctorial researchers

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Charles, Simon H - more the merrier
    'Welcoming Event' for PhD students and post-doctorial researchers - 20 people

    Style: Guided tour of the Museum and 15 min short talks 
    Access/Parking: on street parking 
    Setup: from 17:00
    Contact: Joe M
    Volunteer?

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Sat, 19 Oct 2024
  • Exmoor Dark Skies Talk - Discovering the Moon

    Torre Cider Farm, Torre Cider, Torre, Watchet TA23 0LA, UK from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    Fee paid event

    Inclusive meal at 6pm
    Talk from 7:30pm
    Stargazing from 8:30pm

    Exmoor organiser: Julie C
    Torre Cider Farm organiser: Gemma

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Sun, 20 Oct 2024
  • Exmoor Dark Skies Day - Exploring the Moon

    Torre Cider Farm, Torre Cider, Torre, Watchet TA23 0LA, UK from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm ( 4 hours)

    Fee paid event

    TBA

    Exmoor organiser: Julie C
    Torre Cider Farm organiser: Gemma

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024
  • 69th Bath (Lower Weston) – Cubs - Reserve

    Weston Hub, Penn Hill Rd, Bath BA1 4EH, UK from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Simon H, Roger H - more the merrier
    Style: Guided stargazing and cub badge activities - potentially scouts too. 
    Access/Parking: on street parking 
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Sam B
    Volunteer?

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Sat, 26 Oct 2024
  • Halloween at the Museum

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  more the merrier
    Style: Guided guest stargazing and talks. Museum telescopes.
    Access/Parking: on street parking - check if ticket required
    Setup: from 17:30
    Contact: Joe M
    Volunteer?   

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Sat, 02 Nov 2024
  • Stonehenge Stargazing

    Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm ( 3 hours)

    Summary:

    Organisation: English Heritage
    Location: Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE
    Participants: Stargazing for EH employees and volunteers.
    Activity: To be planned/agreed

    Resources: TBA
    Setup/Start times: TBA
    Duration: TBA
    Contact: Jane Thomas
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 08 Nov 2024
  • The Meadow CIC stargazing

    Tunley Recreation Centre, Bath Road, Tunley Rd, Bath, Tunley, Bath BA2 0DZ, UK from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more nice to have
    Guided stargazing. 

    Style:  informal guided stargazing from dusk
    Venue: In the paddock behind Tunley Recreation Centre(village hall)
    Access/Parking: Carpark - vehicle height restriction on entry
    Setup: from 7:30pm
    Timings: 2hrs open star gazing
    Contact: Clare
    Volunteer?

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Tue, 12 Nov 2024
  • Westonbirt School

    Westonbirt School, Westonbirt, GL8 8QG from 9:45 am to 1:15 pm ( 4 hours)

    Workshop 2: Out of this World.  Outside if weather permitting OR Library with large TV screen. Led by Bath Astronomers. Sessions 35 to 40 minutes.

    First session: 09:45 - 10.25
    Second session:10.40 - 11.20

    BREAK: Ante Library/Library

    Third session:11.40– 12.20
    Fourth session:12.35 – 13.15

    LUNCH – packed lunch in Orangery

    13.45 - Depart

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  • The Manor Primary Stargazing in Coalpit Heath

    Roundways, Coalpit Heath, Bristol BS36 2LF, UK from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more the merrier
    Year TBA. . Carousel 

    Style: Carousel of activities. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want. Planetarium show
    Access/Parking: carpark by school
    Setup: from 17:30
    Contact: Jessica H
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 15 Nov 2024
  • Stonehenge KS3/KS4

    Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ( 8 hours)

    Summary:

    Organisation: English Heritage

    Location: Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Salisbury SP4 7DE

    Participants: KS3 / KS4. Number of students TBA. Number ofsessions TBA

    Activity: To be planned/agreed – linked tocalendars/clocks/lunar standstill. Workshops and careers panel

    Resources: Education Room suitable for classes 30+, externalspace

    Limitations: No impact on normal business/visitors

    Date: 15th November 2024

    Setup/Start times: TBA

    Duration: TBA

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  • William Herschel B'day at the Museum

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  more the merrier
    Style: Guided guest stargazing and talks. Museum telescopes.
    Access/Parking: on street parking - check if ticket required
    Setup: from 17:30
    Contact: Joe M
    Volunteer?   

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Tue, 19 Nov 2024
  • River Mead School

    River Mead School and Nursery, Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED, UK from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more the merrier
    Year 5. Carousel. 25 students

    Style: Carousel of activities. Simon bringing telescopes.
    Access/Parking: carpark by school
    Setup: from 17:30
    Contact: Lucy  S
    Volunteer?

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