Bristol Christmas Star Party on the Downs
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11-13 December, 7pm Wrap up warm, get your scarves and hot flasks at the ready and prepare for a night of stargazing on the Downs with Bristol Astronomical Society, run in conjunction with the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge. Have a look through society members’ telescopes and see the Orion Nebula up close; learn how to spot the winter constellations, and hear the stories written in the stars with a unique festive twist.
Joining Bristol Astronomical Society will be Shaaron Leverment and Ben Brown from UK hands-on science group Explorer Dome. Together, they will seek to make the evening fun and informative for young and old, and experienced amateurs and beginners alike. As the event takes place mid-December, you’ll also be invited to sing some star-related festive songs and warm up with a hot drink and a starshaped cookie (included in the entry price).
Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £4 for children, and can be booked in advance, but will be paid for on the evening. Please make sure you are free on all three evenings to avoid disappointment, as the winter weather may make some nights unsuitable for stargazing.
Book with the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project at Bristol Zoo on 0117 903 0609 or e-mail mleivers@bristolzoo.org. uk. You can also follow the event on the Wildlife Project’s Facebook page.