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Astronomy Open Evening: Bring Your Binoculars!

Friday 22 7.30pmMarch

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Astronomy Open Evening: Bring Your Binoculars!

Source http://www.wightastronomy.org

Binoculars

Astronomy with binoculars open evening

Date / Time: 22nd Mar 19.30 Venue: Isle of Wight Observatory, Watery Lane, Newchurch (nearest postcode = PO36 0LX)

Everyone is encouraged to bring along their binoculars and take part on a family-friendly star-gazing evening.

Refreshments will be available.

A talk will include: - How do binoculars work? - What do the numbers on them mean? - What are their advantages (and shortcomings) in astronomy? - How useful are binoculars for casual stargazing?

So, dress up warm and come along to learn how to make the most of your binoculars for enjoying the night sky.

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