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Astronomy EventS
Our unmissable astronomy events are back!
Come and join our astronomers Dr Sarah Crick and Jordan SB Mansfield whilst they blow you away with their incredible knowledge about the universe. NOVA Stargazing working in partnership with Mission Astro will bring you together for an amazing evening as we delve deep into astronomy & astrophysics.
What's happening at the event?
-Welcome chat with your hosts.
-Cosmic themed quiz to get your neurons firing (with prizes).
-Live talk from astrophysicist Dr Sarah Crick on a fascinating subject in astronomy.
-Learn more about the night sky, where to look, what to see, what's visible each season, techniques and equipment you can use to capture it with from NOVA's own observational astronomer: Jordan SB Mansfield.
-Pizza slices & soft drinks available.
-Meet real-life astronomers and get your burning questions answered with our Q&A.
**Stargazing will be added to the agenda if the weather permits.
First Event
Date: Friday 15th January 2027
Location: Lucy Pygott Centre, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8EB (Near Reading)
Ticket Price: £25 per adult / £16 per child
Other ticket options available.
Suitable For Ages: 12+
Second Event
Date: Saturday 6th February 2027
Location: Leek Wootton, Warwick Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwick CV35 7RB (Near Warwick)
Ticket Price: £25 per adult / £16 per child
Other ticket options available.
Suitable For Ages: 12+
Third Event
Date: Saturday 6th March 2027
Location: Aston & Cote, Cote Rd, Aston, Bampton OX18 2FS (Near Oxford)
Ticket Price: £25 per adult / £16 per child
Other ticket options available.
Suitable For Ages: 12+
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Dr Sarah Crick
An astronomy educator, science communicator, and the Founding Director of Mission Astro, an educational platform dedicated to inspiring curiosity about space and science through interactive workshops, courses, and STEM kits. Holding a First Class Honours in Physics (MPhys) from Lancaster University and a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Cambridge—where her research focused on binary millisecond and redback pulsars. She combines deep academic expertise with extensive teaching experience, including a PGCE with QTS. Alongside running Mission Astro, she delivers high-impact astronomy outreach programs in partnership with leading organizations such as the National Space Academy and the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy.
Jordan SB MAnsfield
An observational astronomer, science communicator, and the founder of NOVA Stargazing. Combining a strong passion for astrophysics with a welcoming, accessible communication style, Jordan leads private stargazing experiences, public observing events, and hands-on educational workshops across England. In 2026 Jordan was asked to present on stage alongside Dr Ella Gilbert (Climate Scientist) and Charlotte Alexandra Fuller (Science Presenter) from Nova Astro & Earth for their live show ORIGINS. He is currently enrolled in the OU to achieve a Masters in Physics and is studying astronomy, physics and maths.
Photos from previous events
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