Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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Miller and Carter Steakhouse (formerly Harvester Otterspool)
Otterspool Drive, Liverpool, United Kingdom
We're celebrating the Our Place in Space art installation currently present in Liverpool with a Sidewalk Astronomy evening just near the end of the trail (out by Pluto) at the Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Otterspool, L17 5AL from 18:30 til 21:30 where we'll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if the sky is clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy no matter the weather. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
Court Hey Park (formerly the National Wildflower Centre)
Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Come along to our Sidewalk Astronomy evening at Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Liverpool, L16 3NA from 18:30 til 21:30 where we'll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if the sky is clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy no matter the weather. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
Liverpool Central Library
William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
We’re celebrating the Our Place in Space art installation currently present in Liverpool with a Solar Day at Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW. You'll be able to find us on the roof terrace on the 4th floor from 12:00 til 16:00 where we'll have specially adapted telescopes in which you can safely view the sun. For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
World Museum, Liverpool (formerly NMGM Liverpool Museum)
World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
We'll be on the 5th floor of the World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, on Friday, 11th November between 17:30 & 21:00 with views of the night sky through telescopes on the balcony if the weather is clear, as well as talks and planetarium shows. For more information contact Mr. Steve Southern via our contact page.
Mill Dam Park, Kirkby
Mill Lane, Kirkby, United Kingdom
Come along to our Sidewalk Astronomy evening at Mill Dam Park, Mill Lane, Kirkby, L32 2AU from 18:30 til 21:30 where we'll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if the sky is clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy no matter the weather. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
Stadt Moers Park, Huyton
Pottery Lane, Huyton, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.For more information contact our outreach officer, Mr. David Harper via this page.
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre, Station Road, Thurstaston, Wirral, United Kingdom
Liverpool Astronomical Society with Wirral Ranger ServicesInvite you to a November Star Party9th November 2024 from 7pm to 9pmatWirral Country ParkThurstaston Visitor CentreStation Road, CH61 0HN0151 648 4371 / 3884wcp@wirral.gov.uk Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night skyView craters on the Moon The planet Saturn Galaxies and deep sky objectsThere will be talks about astronomyTelescopes outside to look through (weather permitting)Experienced amateur astronomers on hand to give advice and guidance All free
Miller and Carter Steakhouse (formerly Harvester Otterspool)
Otterspool Drive, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre, Station Road, Thurstaston, Wirral, United Kingdom
Liverpool Astronomical Society with Wirral Ranger ServicesInvite you to a February Star Party21st February 2026 from 7pm to 9pmatWirral Country ParkThurstaston Visitor CentreStation Road, CH61 0HN0151 648 4371 / 3884wcp@wirral.gov.uk Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night skyView craters on the Moon The planet Jupiter and Uranus Galaxies and deep sky objectsThere will be talks about astronomyTelescopes outside to look through (weather permitting)Experienced amateur astronomers on hand to give advice and guidance All free
Event details: As people switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2026, we’re inviting you to Kindling Farm to connect with the beauty of our natural world. We'll be joined by Liverpool Astronomical Society who will guide us through observing the skies using telescopes and advanced technology (as long as the weather is with us!). The evening will start in our barns with a hot chocolate and a short, informal talk about our solar system before venturing outside. With any luck, we hope to spot Jupiter! You must register to come to this event as facilities and parking are limited; please […]
