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Article: ARCHIVE: Star-studded event, despite the clouds; Night sky for April Gill Pilfold of Birmingham Astronomical Society reports on latest and forthcoming events.(Features)(Calendar)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
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- April 1, 2006
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Byline: Gill Pilfold
Overcast skies could not dampen the spirits of those inside a packed Visitors Centre at Lickey Hills during National Science Week.
Our regular spring Skwatch proved the night sky continues to fascinate many of us. Lively talks, interactive models, telescope displays and enthusiasts willing to share their passion for astronomy more than made up for the lack of stars outdoors.
Increasing light pollution and cloudy skies are the bane of astronomers' lives but, more importantly, are blighting the prospects of young people ever ...