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Hampstead Observatory

Duration: 08:29

The Hampstead Scientific Society opens its telescope to the public, free of charge, two nights a week and on Sunday morning, if the skies are clear. Jon Culshaw lives nearby and regularly pops in to see the stars and planets. Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel visit the observatory and take a look at Jupiter.

Available since: Fri 4 Nov 2011

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The Sky at Night

Our team of astronomers tell us what's on view in the night sky.

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