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    Adrian Dening's Stars Over Somerset

    Wednesday, 14 January 2026 17:18

    Monday 19th to Sunday 25th January 2026

     

    I'm going to take the opportunity to broadcast a blatant advert for my next "Stars Over Somerset" sessions at Ham Hill.  The dates for your diary are Friday 23rd January and Friday 20th February.

     

    I run these evenings during the winter months and they are suitable for anyone with an interest in the night sky, adults or youngsters.

     

    Each evening begins at 7pm with a talk about general astronomy, followed by a short refreshment break.  Then after 8pm, we venture outside to use the telescopes.  If the weather isn't co-operating, we run with Plan B which is another talk about what you would have seen, plus the chance to view our collection of meteorite samples.

     

    The charge is £6 for adults and £3 for under-eighteens.  Places always fill quickly, so booking is essential and this can be done by emailing countryside@somerset.gov.uk

     

    From the start of this year I am running these sessions at the fantastic new Ham Hill Visitor Centre, which is in the Lime Kiln car park, a bit further down the road from the old centre.  There is plenty of accessible parking close-by.

    Ham Hill have kindly agreed to keep their superb new cafe open for the evenings, so visitors can sample a great selection of drinks and cakes in the warm!

     

    The only things I would ask are that if you are attending, you wrap up warm as we will be spending time outside and that you bring clear skies with you!

     

    www.starsoversomerset.com

    Screenshots courtesy of Stellarium

    Copyright Adrian Dening and Radio Ninesprings 2026

     

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