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Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory

Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory
BBC Science Saturday 03 October 2026, 18:46 UTC 1 min read
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The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.

The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.
The Shropshire Astronomical Society (ORG) Rodington (LOCATION)
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