Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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The November 2014 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2014-15, will take place on Friday, November 21st 2014 from 7pm. We have two Guest speakers this month, Adele Horton and Neil Phillipson from Astronomia who will speak on the subject of “How to Choose Your First Telescope” Also, the next day, Saturday, November 22nd, Adele will be hosting a “shop day” at the Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. Please see the event page for more details. Subscriptions for 2014-15 were due on October 1st 2014. Please ensure that you are up-to-date as soon as possible. Adult Annual Subscription is £15.00 […]Continue Reading »
The Liverpool Astronomical Society Leighton Observatory Open Day Saturday April 13 2013 1pm – Late The Liverpool Astronomical Society invite you to our “Open Day” at the Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes in partnership with the Trust for Conservation Volunteers. There will be Solar observing through special telescopes during the day with illustrated talks on astronomy, also guided tours of the observatory and during the evening viewing Jupiter and some of the wonders of the universe through telescopes. During the day the TCV will have many activities to take part in, including nature activities for children, bird feeder […]Continue Reading »
The Liverpool Astronomical Society & British Trust for Conservation Volunteers invite you to our open day at Pex Hill, Cronton Saturday 31st March 2012 From 11am till late.Continue Reading »
Two reports, one from David Galvin and one from Rob Johnson, written in April/May 1999 when the Observatory at Pex Hill (now the Leighton Observatory) was suffering from strong vibrations. These reports cover some of the details of how the problem was resolved, and the first successful CCD imaging trial at the site.Continue Reading »
A report from 1999 by Geoff Regan, the Director of the Observatory at that time, on the Open Day to celebrate Pex Hill's 5th anniversary.Continue Reading »
