Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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To recognise the 90th Anniversary of the Total Solar Eclipse viewed from Southport on 29th June 1927 the Liverpool Astronomical Society will be having a Solar Day and telescope workshop on Saturday, 15th July from 1pm at the Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill. The event is expected to end at 7pm, but may continue later if weather conditions are favourable. Please note that parking is free, but limited. Solar Day (open to the public and LAS members, free to all) View the sun live through specially adapted telescopes – normally, the sun cannot be viewed through any kind of magnifying device without […]Continue Reading »
For International SUN-day, June 22nd 2014, The Liverpool Astronomical Society is hosting a FREE solar observing day at their Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. The event runs from 1pm to 5pm, and will give people the opportunity to SAFELY view the sun through specially adapted telescopes, allowing you to see details you would never normally be able to view. There are also illustrated talks taking place, along with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Please remember, if you do NOT have specialist equipment you must NEVER view the sun through a magnifying device such as binoculars or telescopes – without the […]Continue Reading »
