Spring 2010 Star Party Program

The Spring 2010 Star Party was held on Saturday May 1st. The programme of events was as follows:

12:00 Doors Open

12:30 - 13:15 Registration

13:15 - 14:15 Our active Sun Prof. Philippa Browning, Manchester University

14:15 - 14:45 Break

14:45 - 15:45 My (short) career as a Radio Astronomer Rod Hine, MA Cantab

15:45 - 16:45 Rev Dr William Pearson - Founder of the RAS Mike Frost

16:45 - 17:15 Break

17:15 - 18:15 The construction of large amateur telescopes Dave Owen, Liverpool AS

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Star Party: Spring Star Party 2008

Star Party - Saturday 12th April

The Astronomy Centre Spring Star Party was held on Saturday 12th April 2008. The event was a huge success, with 75 members and guests attending. The talks were held on the top floor of the observatory, which was completely packed out. A video and audio feed was provided down to the first floor, so that the attendees who couldn't squeeze in upstairs didn't miss out.

Everyone who came along seemed very pleased with the day. There was even a gap in the clouds just after sunset to allow a brief Lunar observing session with the 16" GOTO Meade.

The full schedule from the day is available here.

Please send any enquiries about Star Parties to starparty@astronomycentre.org.uk.

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Star Party: Easter Star Party 2007

The Astronomy Centre Easter Star Party was held on Saturday April 7th 2007.

The speakers were:-

Dave Wylie "The Operation and Scope of the New Website"

Paul Yates "Astrofest 2007, a Memorable Occasion"

Mike Frost "Jeremiah Horocks, Samuel Foster, Nathaniel Nye - A Detective Story"

Rob Johnson "The Worm will Turn"

The usual refreshments were available and the evening was clear, allowing for observations using several of the Astronomy Centre's instruments.

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Star Party: Star Party Easter 2005

The Easter 2005 Star Party has just been held at the Astronomy Centre.

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