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Any LAS members who can help out with equipment please let us know. all tickets for the public sold out!! View the calendar event

The 2018 FAS Convention will take place on September 22nd 2018 at the University of York. The convention will start at 9.00am. View the calendar event

A workshop which will help people to learn more about night photography and hone their skills so they can enter the Night Photography Competition. Tuition provided by Ian Collins Photography www.icpic.co.uk Ian has a passion for low-light photography and has had his work published widely in publications including National geographic and The Times. Presentations include practical demonstrations bringing the terminology and technology to a level everybody can understand. Register your place: Online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-photography-workshop-tickets-47416624400?ref=estw Phone: 01597 811527 View the calendar event

Earthquakes, Volcanoes & (BIG) Telescopes: My Fortnight in Hawai’ by Nahid Chowdhury View the calendar event

Main talk: The variable Hubble Nebula by Dr John Lightfoot of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. Plus what's in the sky for September and occasional short presentations from members. Refreshments afterwards. Open to all, admission free. You don't have to be a member to come along and we're always happy to see new faces. View the calendar event

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Astrocymru: 3D Astronomy and Space Event time: 10am - 4pm Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre Join Emma Wride from Astrocymru and learn about Space through a 3D cinematic experience! We will explore the surface of solar system bodies, see the sizes of celestial objects in our Universe, learn about the birth of the Solar System and much more! View the calendar event

Longest eclipse in 21st century (103 mins) Will be visible in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America View the calendar event

Mars at Opposition, best placed for viewing ie at its largest apparent diameter of 24.3 arc seconds, visual magnitude -2.8 and a distance of 57.8 million km. It transits at 1.15am but at a height of only 13.2 degrees above the horizon from London. Best bet is to get on a plane and head South! View the calendar event

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Wow this was a tough one, I know we say that every month but this one had the most variety of voting choices yet. Thanks everyone who took part and well done to the winners! Stofler and Maurolycus By astroavani Plato By MilwaukeeLion Lacus Mortis By Nick Smith

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Congratulations to everybody that entered this challenge, the winners are: Collinder 399 By Allinthehead m46 By alacant The Jewel Box open star cluster ( ngc 4755 ) in Crux By MikeODay Well done all three! Stunning entries Don't forget for our latest challenge the format has changed, please see the details here: Clear Skies!

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