The SPA is delighted to be supporting Marlborough Dark Skies Fest, which runs next week, from 25–31 October.
During the weekdays there will be two exhibitions in progress – Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon and a display of astronomical photos by Robert Harvey.
From Friday evening and through the weekend of 30–31 October there will be a packed programme of talks from a range of speakers including Chris Lintott, practical daytime workshops with Mary McIntyre and Sally Russell and observing, weather permitting. Most events are free, but be aware that many are fully booked.
The SPA will also be represented, and we’d be keen to hear from any member going to Marlborough who could help on our stand over the weekend, 30 or 31 October.
To support the work of the festival volunteers, the SPA has produced an Autumn Skywatch leaflet which will be widely available at venues around Marlborough. You can download your own copy of this guide to the autumn skies, in PDF form, by clicking on the link.
And if you are going to Marlborough, then we look forward to seeing you!
To find out more go to www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk/darkskiesfest or www.facebook.com/marlboroughdarkskiesfest.