Free stargazing masterclass coming to South Yorkshire park

Stargazers can learn more about exploring the night sky at a free astronomy masterclass in South Yorkshire this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Feb 2017, 16:56 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 08:43 BST
Amateur astronomers can get tips on using their telescopesAmateur astronomers can get tips on using their telescopes
Amateur astronomers can get tips on using their telescopes

Amateur astronomers can get tips on observing Orion, Venus, Mars and Uranus during 'Planets in the Park' at Clifton Park Walled Garden in Rotherham this Saturday, February 18.

Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society has teamed up with the Friends of Clifton Park to organise the evening of stargazing, including a presentation and displays, from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Clifton Park, in Rotherham, where the astronomy evening will take placeClifton Park, in Rotherham, where the astronomy evening will take place
Clifton Park, in Rotherham, where the astronomy evening will take place
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Members of the society will be on hand to answer your questions and if you bring along your telescope they can show you how to set it up to get the best view.

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