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Institute of Astronomy: Open afternoon

2:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday 22 March

Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).

Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, CB3 0HA

Join us at the Institute of Astronomy for an open afternoon of hands-on activities, demonstrations, talks and displays all around our lovely, wooded site. Meet the scientists and telescopes, and learn more about both astronomy and the research we do.

This year, activities will include talks, planetarium shows, activities for all ages and SunSpaceArt workshops.

Telephone number:
Booking not required, drop-in event

Booking/Registration is: RECOMMENDED

Additional Information

Age: All Ages
Format: Other
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Theme: Discovery
Accessibility: Accessible toilet, Lift

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