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| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location |
Online
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| Date and Times | Wednesday 5 February 2025 | 7-7.45pm |
| Prices | Free |
Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they guide you through some of the celestial highlights visible in the UK this winter.
During this special astronomy live stream, we’ll be scanning the skies using the Royal Observatory's modern telescopes and sharing real-time observations of what we find – weather permitting of course!
From Jupiter and Mars to galaxies, nebulae and the Moon, find out what makes these objects so special and how to look for them for yourself.
During the show you'll also get an insight into how astrophotographers take raw images of the sky and transform them into works of art, as we explore some of the images taken with our very own telescopes.
This free live stream is hosted as part of National Astronomy Week, a series of online events and activities celebrating the wonders of space.
Watch live on YouTube or Facebook. Set your reminders now and join us on 5 February for a very special tour of the night sky!
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What is National Astronomy Week?
National Astronomy Week 2025 runs from 1-9 February and is supported by the Royal Astronomical Society, British Astronomical Association, Federation of Astronomical Societies, and Society for Popular Astronomy.
National Astronomy Week doesn't occur at the same time each year; it's instead held when there is a significant astronomical event that attracts public attention. In previous years it was held when Halley's Comet returned to Earth, when there was a close approach of Mars, and on the 400th anniversary of the invention of the telescope.
This particular week in 2025 was chosen to celebrate a planetary gathering of Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn in the evening sky.
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