Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill
Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Noel Rimmer's 16-inch Dobsonion TelescopeTo 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 […]
World Museum, Liverpool (formerly NMGM Liverpool Museum)
World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
We will be situated near the front entrance of the museum at street level. Details to follow. Two images of the solar disc, side-by-side. The first shows the sun in hydrogen-alpha light, and the second shows the sun in ordinary visible white light. The hydrogen-alpha image makes it possible to see details like prominences, flares and other structures present in the solar chromosphere, while the white-light image shows details in the solar photosphere, such as sunspots.
Miller and Carter Steakhouse (formerly Harvester Otterspool)
Otterspool Drive, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Come along to our Solar Day at the Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Otterspool, L17 5AL from 12:30 til 16:30 where we'll have specially adapted telescopes in which you can safely view the sun. In addition, there will be a talk on, no matter the weather.
World Museum, Liverpool (formerly NMGM Liverpool Museum)
World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
A variety of events are taking place across the country. The LAS will be at the World Museum on Saturday, October 8th (click here for more details.) In addition, the World Museum have other related events on for Science Week, and much more including a Doctor Who exhibition, regular planetarium shows and a host of other interesting exhibits - click here to see their full list.
Liverpool Central Library
William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
We’re celebrating the Our Place in Space art installation currently present in Liverpool with a Solar Day at Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW. You'll be able to find us on the roof terrace on the 4th floor from 12:00 til 16:00 where we'll have specially adapted telescopes in which you can safely view the sun. For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
