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Solar Observing: Summer Solstice with the Bath Astronomers at Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BL

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Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the day of the summer solstice from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781.

The solar telescopes and Bath Astronomers will be in the garden from 10am to 3pm to guide you so you can observe the Sun safely and tell you more about your nearest star.

Free with normal admission to the museum

Generously supported by the Bath Astronomers

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Free with normal admission to the museum (from £11)

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Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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