Stargazers were given a crash course in the night sky and understanding the cosmos above it at a Cambridge hotel on Monday evening (February 20).

Paul Fellows, Chairman of the Cambridge Astronomical Association (CAA) and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, hosted the master class at The Varsity Hotel & Spa in the city centre, the first of two events taking place this year.

The event has proved popular with a previous class selling out in just four hours.

Mr Fellows gave guests a unique guided tour of the sky and used a high powered laser pointer to pick out and explain the most beautiful and interesting celestial objects.

While it was too cloudy for the session to be on the rooftop terrace, the class was brought inside for an indoor presentation of the night sky, with a live question and answer session.

After exploring the heavens, the stargazers enjoyed a two course meal in the hotels panoramic bar and brasserie, SIX.

A second astronomy evening is taking place on March 6.

Tickets are 49. To book, call 01223 30 60 30 or visit thevarsityhotel.co.uk.

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