BBC stargazing live at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge

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The Institute of Astronomy and the Cambridge Astronomical Association will be holding an extra public observing session on the Observatory Lawns between 6.30 - 8.30pm on Saturday 18th March 2016 in support of the BBC's Stargazing Live, IF and ONLY if  the weather is clear.

Full details can be found here http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/node/5015

Lets hope for clear skies on Saturday night Although as noted above if the skies are not clear..... There will NOT be a cloudy-weather programme so take a look at the sky before coming out. No stars == No Show!

Please note I have no affiliation with the event or society but simply wanted to pass the details for any interested public member

 

[Stub Mandrel]

Their optimism is to be commended.

Good luck!

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My boys have always really enjoyed these events as they stay up late and see a fantastic show on the big screen connected to the telecopes. And I get to look through the amazing 20 inch Northumberland f/20 refractor...I'm so hoping the skies are clear!

[ronin]

Isn't the Northumberland 12 inch diameter and 20 foot focal length?

Weather is not looking good for it at this time, bet it will not stop people turning up there however.

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Hi Ronan, yes you are right ? 12 inch diameter ?

http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/about/northumberland.telescope

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Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.....silly clouds!!!