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Type Talks and tours
Location
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Date and Times Originally hosted on Tuesday 12 August 2025
Prices Free for Members

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Early in the morning of 12 August, two of our brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the early sky. This will be a rare chance to observe two of our brightest planets side by side. 

Venus will outshine Jupiter with its white glow, while Jupiter will appear more golden. With a small telescope or a pair of binoculars, you might able to see Jupiter’s banded atmosphere and its four Galilean moons.

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Image credit: Venus Near and Far © Ken Lo - Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Planets, Comets and Asteroids