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Date and times Thursday 6 August 2026 | Slots starting at 6.30pm and 7.15pm
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Take a look through a solar telescope with the Flamsteed Astronomy Society and discover the prominences at the edges of the Sun’s disc, as well as sunspots and other magnetic disturbances. 

Astronomy isn’t just a night-time activity!

This event is only for Members aged 16 and over.

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