

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy Talk: "Space Island - the Isle of Wight"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: “Space Island – The Isle of Wight” by Peter Bassett will be given at Newchurch Pavilion, adjacent to the IW Observatory site.

It will be a "hybrid" format: either turn up on the night to attend in person, or get tickets to take part remotely, over a Zoom link, from this Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/space-island-the-isle-of-wight-by-peter-bassett-tickets-1981927440326

The Talk: “Space Island – The Isle of Wight” will include the relationship of the island with Dr Robert Hooke (associate of Sir Isaac Newton), the local astronomical society, observatory, planetarium, dark observing sites, and history of the Black Arrow rocket that was built and tested there. Drone shots / videos of related sites and their own astronomical imaging will be included. Peter and his wife Amanda are associated with the space section of the Wight Aviation Museum.

Our Speaker: Peter Bassett has been fascinated by the cosmos since 1968 when Apollo 8 rounded the Moon. Astronomy &amp; space has remained a hobby ever since. In 1994, he turned his interest into a mobile planetarium business and serviced schools in ten counties. Peter detests wacky conspiracy theories as it's a form of anti-education. He has updated talks on this subject too. He met Amanda in 1998 who shared the same passion. Alongside this, Peter visited the Isle of Wight in 1972, aged 9. Again, Amanda had the same passion for the Island long before they met and have now purchased a lodge near Sandown Airport. Recently they brought out related books: “Outer Space Across the UK” and “Budget Travel Isle of Wight”.

The Vectis Astronomical Society (http://www.wightstronomy.org) meets on the 4th Friday of most months, excluding December. The talks are open for non-members to attend. We have a suggested donation of £2.50 for non-members of VAS. The speakers come from all over the UK (and occasionally beyond) and give a presentation for around 45 minutes, with a chance for questions and answers afterwards.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ventnor/astronomy-talk-space-island-the-isle-of-wight/200029670806605
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ventnor
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Watery Lane, PO36 0 Newchurch, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.65434
- **long**: -1.21918
- **full address**: Watery Lane, PO36 0 Newchurch, United Kingdom, Ventnor, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Vectis Astronomical Society (https://allevents.in/org/vectis-astronomical-society/24763088)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Watery Lane, PO36 0 Newchurch, United Kingdom, Ventnor, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vectis Astronomical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Astronomy Talk: "Space Island - the Isle of Wight" ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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