Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 143 years of astronomy
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Our popular Young Astronomers’ Club returns this month. The topic for the evening will be a general welcome, then onto Basic Astronomy: Depending on the weather, hopefully there will also be some practical astronomy outside.Continue Reading »
Liverpool A.S will be attending the Cronton Gala Day. Safe solar viewing with our specialised and safe telescopes (Clear skies permitting). Cronton Gala and Music Festival is back on Saturday 13th September 11am-6pm on Cronton Pasture (Hall Lane) WA8 5DW. A full day of music and activities, fair and stalls. Food and Drinks.Continue Reading »
We’ll be at Liverpool MakeFest again this year.There’s lots to see and do. In addition to all the interesting projects from many other Makers, we’ll be upstairs with astronomical and space related displays and activities, including specially adapted solar telescopes to observe the atmosphere of the sun safely in real-time without the risk of damaging your eyes!Continue Reading »
Come along to our stargazing evening where we’ll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy no matter the weather. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public.Continue Reading »
Journey into our universe with members of Liverpool Astronomical Society, to observe our nearest planetary neighbours. There will be space based creative activities, telescopes to observe the Sun and other planets and short talks about the solar system during the course of the day. This event is included in general admission to Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.Continue Reading »
Liverpool Astronomical Society with Croxteth Hall & Country ParkInvite you to a Star PartyatCroxteth Hall & Country Park Everybody please use the SERVICE ENTRANCE on Flint Drive, off Croxteth Hall Lane or you will have a potentially long walk around the park! 🙂 Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night skyIf the weather is clear, there will be views of our Moon, the planet Saturn, the constellationsGalaxies and deep sky objectsThere will be talks about astronomyTelescopes outside to look through (weather permitting)Experienced amateur astronomers on hand to give advice and guidance All free, however you must book […]Continue Reading »
Liverpool AS will be joining Liverpool World Museum once again for an interesting evening of telescopes, talks and planetarium shows. The event will start at 5.30pm, however, the Museum’s cafe will remain open from 4 until 8pm, with the event closing at 9pm. The amazing World Museum shop will be open from 17.30 – 8pm for you to grab yourself a gift. Although this event is not free, tickets are low cost and are available on the World Museum event page here where you will also find the full line-up for the talks and planetarium shows.Continue Reading »
Liverpool AS will joining Liverpool World Museum once again for an interesting evening of telescopes, talks and planetarium shows. The event will start at 5.30pm, however, the Museum’s cafe will remain open from 4 until 8pm, with the event closing at 9pm. The amazing World Museum shop will be open from 17.30 – 8pm for you to grab yourself a gift. Although this event is not free, tickets are low cost and are available on the World Museum event page here where you will also find the full line-up for the talks and planetarium shows.Continue Reading »
The Annual General Meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for the 2024-2025 session will be held on Friday, May 16th from 19:00 to 21:15. Members of the public are welcome to attend (for free), but please consider joining our Society if you attend more than two monthly meetings. About This Meeting The meeting will consist of Society business followed by a lecture by James Tardiff, an educator at The Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum in New York, USA. Running Order: Please note that times following the opening of the meeting are approximate to account for discussion of Society matters, etc. […]Continue Reading »
