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ASTRONOMY
Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NorthamptonWeek of Events
Monday, September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 -CURATION
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September 29, 2025 -ASTRONOMY
CURATION
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.
ASTRONOMY
T CORONA BOREALIS by Gary Poyner, a famous variable star observer. This interesting variable star last flared up in 1946. Nicknamed the Blaze Star, it is a binary star and a recurrent nova 3,000 light-years away. It was first discovered in outburst in 1866. The science and the story by our well known speaker Gary Poyner. Guests and visitors are very welcome.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
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