THIS IS A PAST EVENTOn Saturday 26th September 2009 the Nottingham Astronomical Society is hosting a public astronomy event at the British Geological Survey Keyworth, Nottingham, as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 celebrations.
· Learn how to use a telescope and how to find items of interest in the night sky.
· See interesting stands set up by local astronomy societies.
· View stunning astronomical photographs.
· Solar observing during the afternoon, learn how to safely view the Sun using a telescope.
· See beautiful Crystal Nebulae sculptures, designed by Prof. Michael Merrifield.
· Paul Money will be available to sign copies of his books.
· View imagery of Mars in the BGS 3D suite during the afternoon.
Telescopes will be available to observe the night sky, viewing will include the Moon, Jupiter and the Andromeda Galaxy.
Listen to presentations throughout the evening, starting at 4:30pm.
The speakers are: Presentation
Dr Douglas Tragheim. Images of the Martian landscape
British Geological Survey in the BGS 3D Suite.
Prof. Michael Merrifield "The History of the Telescope -
Nottingham Astronomy Group, From 3 Inches to 42 Metres"
Nottingham University
Dr Boris Haeussler "From Big Bang to Today -
Nottingham Astronomy Group, A Short History of the Universe"
Nottingham University
Paul Money FRAS "Rambling through the Autumn Sky”
Reviews Editor, - a basic seasonal tour of the
The Sky At Night magazine best objects to observe in the night sky
Time: 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Venue: British Geological Survey Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG
Admission: £2.50 to members of the public.
Members of astronomical societies get free admission with proof of membership.
