Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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The February 2016 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2015-16, will take place on Friday, February 19th 2015 from 7pm. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our scheduled guest speaker Dr. Chris Copperwheat, LT2 Project Scientist at Liverpool John Moores University is unable to join us as planned. A replacement guest speaker has kindly agreed to step in; Kevin Kilburn, FRAS, vice-president of Manchester Astronomical Society and vice-chairman of the Society for the History of Astronomy, whose lecture is entitled: “The Bevis’s Uranographia Britannica” If your 2015-2016 subscriptions have not yet been paid, your membership has lapsed. If you wish to […]Continue Reading »
North West Astronomy Festival 2015 moves to its new date in the astronomy events calendar – June 27th and 28th. The Festival is a celebration and exhibition of astronomy. A spectacle of stars, planets and space with presentations from top names in the world of astronomy, Astronomers Question Time, activities, trade stalls, local clubs, advice and guidance. Something for all ages, interests and experiences. 100 limited Weekend and Saturday VIP tickets will be on sale from 1st February on the website and individual presentation tickets and entry tickets will be on the website from 1st of March. We have held […]Continue Reading »
In November, West Didsbury Astronomical Society welcome Chris Lintott (of Oxford University and the BBC’s Sky At Night programme) in a lecture entitled “Galaxy Zoo and the Discoveries“. As well as discussions about the Galaxy Zoo project, there will be also be a general Questions & Answers session. The event takes place on Monday 11th November 2013 at 7pm at William Hulme’s Grammar School, Manchester, M16 8PR Places are limited so you must reserve a ticket by contacting WDAS on the following e-mail address: chrislintott.ticket@wdas2.com Tickets are free to West Didsbury AS Members, and £3 for others. For more information, […]Continue Reading »
Please find below details of the upcoming Inaugural lecture at Glyndŵr University, by Professor Paul Rees, Professor of Optics: Metrology and Technology.Continue Reading »
Liverpool Astronomical Society presents The British Astronomical Association Meteor Section Meeting In Association With and Liverpool Museum Saturday 18th October 1997 10am – 5pm Main Lecture Theatre NMGM Liverpool Museum Access via basement entrance Click Here for Map of Museum and Car Parking Locations within city. Click On Map For Details of Entrance to use on the Day The day’s programme (Some details yet to be confirmed) 10:00am Doors Open & Registration. (Admission cost T.B.C.) 10:30am Planetarium Show. Planetarium situated on 3rd floor of Museum. 11:15am Welcome & Introduction – Mr Ron Kelley, President of Liverpool Astronomical Society. 11:20am The […]Continue Reading »
