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Make your own Flying Comet

Name: Make your own Flying Comet
Start: 2023-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-10-29T23:59:59+00:00
Location: The Herschel Museum of Astronomy

October 21, 2023 – October 29, 2023

Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime?
Come and make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly!

Drop-in activity. Museum entry and activities are free for children (accompanied by a paying adult).

10am-5pm, Sat 21st – Sun 29th Oct (excluding Monday 23rd)

Make your own Flying Comet

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