UK Astronomy Evening – 20th January 2027

Join us for an evening with UK Astronomy on Wednesday, 20th January 2027, at the Chrysalis MK.

Join award-winning local Astronomer Dr Ross Hockham BCAe, founder of UK Astronomy, who will share the skies with you. Using his pictures, amateur astronomers, and NASA, he will teach you how to spot the awesome sights in our night skies. From the Sun to Pluto, Nebula to Galaxies, he will inspire you to look up in wonder.

The first talk takes you on a journey from our Sun across the solar system to Pluto, exploring each planet and our Moon as we go, with interactive inflatables for people to hold as we learn fun facts about each and how you can see them in your skies at home.

The talk is enhanced by visuals from NASA, as well as amateur and professional astronomers from across the UK, to show you what you can do with just a smartphone, DSLR camera, or proper astrophotography gear. There’s something for everyone. The evening is down-to-earth, entertaining, and educational, and will be presented by the award-winning Dr Ross Hockham.

After a break, the second talk will help you spot things in the night sky yourself using your eyes, binoculars, and telescopes. We will cover double stars, star nurseries, nebulae, supernovae, and galaxies, aimed at families and beginners interested in space but still figuring out where to start.

About Dr Ross Hockham

Dr Ross Hockham started out in a field with a telescope and a passion for showing others the wonders in our skies.

He is now an award-winning educator, humbly earning recognition through several prestigious awards, including the British Citizen Award for Education, a Points of Light Award bestowed by the Prime Minister, an Innovation Award from the Royal Latin School, and the honour of being selected as one of Their Royal Highnesses’ Coronation Champions for his unwavering dedication and service to his community.

Date: Wednesday 20th January 2027

Location: Chrysalis Theatre, Japonica Ln, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JY

Doors: 7pm (seated for 7:30pm)

Tickets: £7.50pp

Fully licensed bar (cash & card) available.