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Type
Talks and tours
Location
Online
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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What’s on

Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Astronomy Society masterclass

Join the Flamsteed Astronomy Society for a masterclass in smart telescopes with Mr Mike Meynell
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Doors open at 6.30pm, event starts at 7pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Lecture: The Universe: Reality or Simulation?

Join us as we explore the dark matter problem in this Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture by Professor Catherine Heymans
Monday 12 October 2026 | 7.15pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Empire at the Edge of the World: an illustrated lecture

Hear about a harrowing Arctic adventure of imperial rivalries at the frozen edge of the world
Tuesday 17 November | 6.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Member events

Members' craft workshop

Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members
Saturday 21 November 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum

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