Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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John Lennon Art and Design Building (formerly the Art and Design Academy)
2 Duckinfield St, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Continuing the MADness from the 2013 Merseyside Astronomy Day, Liverpool John Moores University's Astrophysics Research Institute are pleased to announce that MAD IX will be held on Saturday 26th April 2014. The event will include a series of talks from a range of professional astrophysicists, with some additions this year in our new venue including an Ask the Astronomer panel session and an exhibition. Please Note: Spaces in the talks are strictly limited. Although a number of places may be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day, we recommend that you book your place in advance. Entrance to […]
The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill
Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
For International SUN-day, June 22nd 2014, The Liverpool Astronomical Society is hosting a FREE solar observing day at their Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. The event runs from 1pm to 5pm, and will give people the opportunity to SAFELY view the sun through specially adapted telescopes, allowing you to see details you would never normally be able to view. There are also illustrated talks taking place, along with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Please remember, if you do NOT have specialist equipment you must NEVER view the sun through a magnifying device such as binoculars or telescopes - without the […]
Building on our reputation for delivering exciting, engaging, interactive and innovating events, MerseySTEM have been awarded the privilege of bringing you The Big Bang North West for the next three years… We can’t wait to inspire the next generation of STEM experts and show you how good 2014’s event is going to be! You must book via website
Festival Gardens
Riverside Drive, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Come and join the Conservation Volunteers and Liverpool Astronomical Society to celebrate Tanabata, or the Star Festival, it is held on the evening of 7 July throughout Japan. The festival traces its origins to a romantic legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. People, especially children, write their wishes such as “I want to become good at football” or “I want to become an astronaut” on narrow strips of colored paper called tanzaku and hang […]
The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill
Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Adele Horton from Astronomia will be running a portable shop at the observatory on Saturday 22nd November. Adele has indicated that if any members would like to see any astronomical equipment, telescopes, mounts, binoculars, eyepieces, filters, and even astronomical books, she will do her best to bring it up to Liverpool, with a view in making purchase of some kind. If you would like to take up this offer, then you can either contact Gerard Giligan or perhaps you would like to contact Adele direct: - adele@astronomia.co.uk, web site address is http://www.astronomia.co.uk/ As part of the presentation at the QMH […]
The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill
Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
The LAS are hosting a BBC Stargazing Live event at our Leighton observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. Come along and see a partial (90%) eclipse of the Sun. View through special telescopes.
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre, Station Road, Thurstaston, Wirral, United Kingdom
The Liverpool Astronomical Society invites you to join us at our Wirral 'Star Party' in partnership with BBC Stargazing Live, come and enjoy the wonders of the evening sky.
The Heath Business & Technical Park
Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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 […]
