Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 143 years of astronomy
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Once again the Liverpool Astronomical Society, for the 4th year, will be running our very popular Young Astronomers Club at Pex Hill Leighton Observatory. The club is aimed at 10-15 years olds but younger or older budding astronomers are welcome too. All youngsters must be accompanied at all times by parents or guardians. The sessions will be between October 2013 and March 2014. Start time 7pm until 8:30pm. NOTE: Members are always welcome to use the observatory any time, arrange with Brendan Martin, Observatory Director. Dates are below (all activity subject to change and the weather);
Oct 10th – 5 day old Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill
Nov 14th – 11 day old Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill
Dec 12th – 9 day old Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill
Jan 9th 2014 – 8 day old Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill
Feb 13th – almost full Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill
Mar 13th – 12 day old Moon. 7pm to 8:30pm at Pex Hill