- Fri, 20 Sep 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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, individualsSummary:
Location: Lansdown Playing Fields, https://w3w.co/rings.blunt.risky
Audience: individuals and families
Activity: Guided stargazing
Cost: none
Contact: none
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- Thu, 03 Oct 2024
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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
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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, individualsSummary:
Location: Monkton Prep Playing Field, https://w3w.co/during.rarely.audit
Audience: individuals and families
Activity: Guided stargazing
Cost: none
Contact: none
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- Sat, 05 Oct 2024
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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, individualsSummary:
Location: Royal Victoria Park, https://w3w.co/visit.ample.closet
Audience: individuals and families
Activity: Guided stargazing
Cost: none
Contact: none
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- Tue, 15 Oct 2024
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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
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- Fri, 18 Oct 2024
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'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
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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 8:30pmExmoor organiser: Julie C
Torre Cider Farm organiser: Gemma
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- Sun, 20 Oct 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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/agreedResources: TBA
Setup/Start times: TBA
Duration: TBA
Contact: Jane Thomas
Volunteer?
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- Fri, 08 Nov 2024
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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
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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 - 11.20BREAK: Ante Library/Library
Third session:11.40– 12.20
Fourth session:12.35 – 13.15LUNCH – 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. . CarouselStyle: 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
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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
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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 studentsStyle: Carousel of activities. Simon bringing telescopes.
Access/Parking: carpark by school
Setup: from 17:30
Contact: Lucy S
Volunteer?
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