Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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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.
World Museum, Liverpool (formerly NMGM Liverpool Museum)
World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Join us and our friends at the Liverpool World Museum on Saturday, 8th October between 11:00 and 15:00 for this one day out of this year's Science Week event, where we'll have talks, solar telescopes to safely observe the sun, and informational displays.
The Pasture, Cronton
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Merseyside, United Kingdom
‘Cronton Sun Moon and Stars’ is a celebration of Cronton’s links to stargazing and astronomy with a glowing planetarium in the pasture. A free ticket is required. Please see their event page for more information.
Miller and Carter Steakhouse (formerly Harvester Otterspool)
Otterspool Drive, Liverpool, United Kingdom
We're celebrating the Our Place in Space art installation currently present in Liverpool with a Sidewalk Astronomy evening just near the end of the trail (out by Pluto) at the Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Otterspool, L17 5AL from 18:30 til 21:30 where we'll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if the sky is 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.For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
Court Hey Park (formerly the National Wildflower Centre)
Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Come along to our Sidewalk Astronomy evening at Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Liverpool, L16 3NA from 18:30 til 21:30 where we'll have telescopes in which you can view the night sky if the sky is 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.For more information contact:-Mr. David Harper, our Outreach co-ordinator via our contact page.
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.
World Museum, Liverpool (formerly NMGM Liverpool Museum)
World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
We'll be on the 5th floor of the World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, on Friday, 11th November between 17:30 & 21:00 with views of the night sky through telescopes on the balcony if the weather is clear, as well as talks and planetarium shows. For more information contact Mr. Steve Southern via our contact page.
Sefton Park Palm House
The Palm House, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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 free
