Stars at the Stables January 28, 2012

An evening of stargazing with the telescopes of the Nottingham Astronomical Society. Amateur astronomers will guide you around the sky and point out the principle stars and objects.See brilliant Venus and closeup views of the beautiful crescent Moon. Planet Jupiter with it's retinue of moons will be visible all evening. Orion the mighty hunter will be high in the south and we can view the famous Orion Nebula - a great stellar birthplace.
Bring your binoculars and let us show you the most beautiful sights of the winter sky.
An evening of interest and discovery for all ages.
Refreshments - tea, coffee, hot soups and mulled wine will be available, served by the South Notts RDA, with displays, literature, telescopes and friendly astronomers to answer your questions.

Official Website: http://www.nottinghamastro.org.uk/stargazing-live/