Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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Red Cat Public House (Crank)
8 Red Cat Lane, Crank, St. Helens, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public. For more information contact:- Mr. David Galvin, Observatory Director via contact form here
Stadt Moers Park, Huyton
Pottery Lane, Huyton, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public. For more information contact:- Mr. David Galvin, Observatory Director via contact form here
Court Hey Park (formerly the National Wildflower Centre)
Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public. For more information contact:- Mr. David Galvin, Observatory Director via contact form here
Croxteth Hall and Park (Main House)
Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, United Kingdom
This event was rescheduled from October 5th 2019 Liverpool Astronomical Society with Croxteth Hall & Country Park Invite you to a Star Party at Croxteth Hall (Main House) Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 0HB Croxteth Hall information page Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night sky View craters on the Moon Galaxies and deep sky objects There will be talks about astronomy Telescopes outside to look through (weather permitting) Experienced amateur astronomers on hand to give advice and guidance All free
Ainsdale Discovery Centre
The Promenade, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public. For more information contact:- Mr. David Galvin, Observatory Director via contact form here
Sefton Park Palm House
The Palm House, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Please note that this event takes place on a Sunday evening Liverpool Astronomical Society with Sefton Park Palm House Invite you to a Star Party at The Palm House Sefton Park Liverpool L17 1AL Come and be inspired by the wonders of the night sky View craters on the Moon Galaxies and deep sky objects There will be talks about astronomy Telescopes outside to look through (weather permitting) Experienced amateur astronomers on hand to give advice and guidance All free
The Alt Centre (Hightown)
Lower Alt Road, Hightown, United Kingdom
Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society, (founded in 1881), will display several telescopes for viewing the night sky if clear. There will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free, and is open to all members of the public. For more information contact:- Mr. David Galvin, Observatory Director via contact form here
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.
