Every year, St Neots Astronomy Association (SNAA) is delighted to host astronomy evenings for local schools, community groups, and organisations.
Our observing sessions are available between October and March, when the night skies are at their darkest and best for viewing.
A typical astronomy evening lasts 1 to 2 hours and includes:
A guided laser sky tour, where we learn how to find the Pole Star and identify as many constellations as possible.
An introduction to any visible planets and other interesting objects in the night sky.
Telescope observing, giving everyone the opportunity to view highlights such as:
The Moon's craters and mountains
Planets (when visible)
Star clusters
Distant galaxies and other deep-sky objects
As astronomy is weather dependent, all observing sessions are subject to clear skies.
If cloud cover prevents observing, we can instead provide an engaging Solar System presentation, ensuring that visitors still enjoy an educational and entertaining astronomy experience. All we require is access to a power socket.
Our astronomy evenings are delivered entirely by SNAA volunteers and there is no set fee for our visits. In place of a charge, we ask host organisations to make a donation to the Association. This helps cover equipment costs and enables us to continue providing astronomy outreach to local schools and community groups.
If you would like to arrange an astronomy evening with SNAA, please get in touch as soon as possible. Availability is limited and dates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to sharing the wonders of the night sky with you!
Richard Elliott
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