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Planisphere Perfection!

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October 31, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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A planisphere is a device that shows which stars are visible in the night sky at any particular time.  Take a look at the Georgian example in our exhibition ‘Wonder Women of Science’ then make your own so that you can easily identify constellations.

31st Oct
1.00 – 4.00pm

FREE admission to the museum with a valid Discovery Card, otherwise normal admission charges apply.

In association with B&NES Museums Week 2018

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Date:
October 31, 2018
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category:
Herschel's museum
Website:
http://www.herschelmuseum.org.uk

Venue

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King Street
Bath, Somerset BA1 2BL United Kingdom
Phone:
01225 446865
Website:
www.herschelmuseum.org.uk

Organizer

Joe Middleton
Phone:
01225 446865
Email:
herschel@bptrust.org.uk
Website:
www.herschelmuseum.org.uk

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