Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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Event details: As people switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2026, we’re inviting you to Kindling Farm to connect with the beauty of our natural world. We’ll be joined by Liverpool Astronomical Society who will guide us through observing the skies using telescopes and advanced technology (as long as the weather is with us!). The evening will start in our barns with a hot chocolate and a short, informal talk about our solar system before venturing outside. With any luck, we hope to spot Jupiter! You must register to come to this event as facilities and parking are limited; please […]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 »
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 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 and the craters on it, the planet Jupiter and its own moons, and the winter constellationsGalaxies and deep sky objectsThere will be talks about astronomyTelescopes outside to look through (weather permitting)Experienced amateur astronomers on hand […]Continue Reading »
Liverpool Astronomical Society with Sefton Park Palm HouseInvite you to a Star PartyatThe Palm HouseSefton ParkLiverpoolL17 1AL Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night skyPlanets, moons and starsGalaxies 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 freeContinue Reading »
Liverpool Astronomical Society in association with Liverpool Central Library and Liverpool World Museum would like to invite everybody to join us on Saturday, 10th December 2022 for a day celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 – currently standing as the final manned mission to the moon. This event is taking place simultaneously in two prominent city centre venues, conveniently located next door to each other – Liverpool Central Library, and Liverpool World Museum, both on William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW. Entry to the activities and information desks in Central Library is free. Talks being held at the World […]Continue Reading »
