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Institute of Astronomy: Open afternoon

2:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday 21 March

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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.

No booking required.

Booking required:
RECOMMENDED

Additional Information

Booking required:
RECOMMENDED
Age: All Ages
Format: Other
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 1500
Theme: Discovery
Accessibility: Lift, Accessible toilet

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