
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Start time: 22:15 until 00:15
Step into the shoes of the great astronomers like Galileo and Herschel by using our large telescopes to explore the night sky in all its glory, seeing the incredible celestial wonders such as, the rings planet - Saturn, the profound cluster - the Pleiades, our galactic neighbour - the Andromeda galaxy, the mighty Perseus Double and more.
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Monday 8th June 2026
Start time 21:30 until late
BACK UP DATE: 24/06/26
Join us for a stellar evening at Blyth Hall! Dive into the wonders of the cosmos with exciting talks by astronomy experts and get hands-on experience with powerful telescopes. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just curious, this in-person event is perfect for all space lovers.
PREVIOUS EVENT LOCATIONS:
Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
Leek Wootton, Warwickshire
Bampton, Oxfordshire
Maisemore, Gloucestershire
Dear Sarah and Jordan
Thank you for a fantastic evening .... myself and my friend Laura absolutely LOVED it! I am still feeling a childlike exhilaration at the awe and wonder of actually seeing a planet through that eyepiece. .... not to mention the nebula, Andromeda galaxy (!!!!) The Perseus Double Cluster and the Owl thing! I am blown away .... the cake and hot choc were perfect and you were all just brilliant. We are looking forward to it again with Saturn in mind .... meanwhile I am going to be contemplating my multiverse theory forever I think! I'll let you know when I get my groundbreaking insight .... just brilliant.
Thank you!!
-Jennie
Maisemore, Gloucestershire Event
(6th February 2026)
A super evening, with lots of info and some great views of the planets. The children really enjoyed the interaction and learnt some cool stuff. There was a friendly warm atmosphere and although it was our first time both Jordan (from NOVA) and Sarah (from Mission Astro) made us welcome. A cool evening of stargazing.
It was a really special and memorable evening and nice to find something fun and different to do with my tween who is not very easily impressed these days!
-H.Burgess
Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Event
(4th February 2025)
I attended one of the Mission Astro / NOVA stargazing events with my ten year old son and his friend in January - we all loved it. Getting outside on a very clear evening to see the night sky through several different telescopes was also a highlight and very exciting for us as first-timers.
-C.Ralph
A fun stargazing evening with an interesting talk on satellites. Great to see kids and adults enjoying it together. Learnt lots and now want to get a telescope!
-K.Beaumont