Public Open Night

 

All events are held at the observatory. [Finding us]
Doors open at 7:30 with talks starting at 8:00, unless the room fills up earlier, in which case the talk will start sooner and be repeated.
Admission is Adults £2.50 Children £1.50 Adult members £1.50 Children £1.00 there is no need to pre book, just turn up on the night.
Teas and coffee are available at the end of the talk and there will be a chance to observe through the telescopes, if the skies are clear.
Talks vary in length but generally last approximately 40 minutes and are aimed at those with a general interest in astronomy.  Children are welcome (recommend from about 8 years upwards)

Further information from the Secretary [Contact details]

Events for 2010

Main Poster

"The Moon" by Dave Balcombe

17th and 18th September

 

"The Winter Night Sky" by Mark Thompson

15th and 16th October

 

"The Size of the Universe" by Dave Cook

12th and 13th November

 

"Space Telescopes, the Latest Images and Discoveries" by Dave Balcombe

10th and 11th December

 

2011

"The Solar System" by Mark Thompson

7th and 8th January

 

"Myths and Legends of the Night Sky" by Dave Cook

11th and 12th February

 

"Our Sun" by Mark Thompson

11th and 12th March

 

"Minor Planets and Asteroids" by Dave Cook

8th and 9th April

 

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