Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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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 […]Continue Reading »
The November 2014 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2014-15, will take place on Friday, November 21st 2014 from 7pm. We have two Guest speakers this month, Adele Horton and Neil Phillipson from Astronomia who will speak on the subject of “How to Choose Your First Telescope” Also, the next day, Saturday, November 22nd, Adele will be hosting a “shop day” at the Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. Please see the event page for more details. Subscriptions for 2014-15 were due on October 1st 2014. Please ensure that you are up-to-date as soon as possible. Adult Annual Subscription is £15.00 […]Continue Reading »
Astronomy Evening Martin Mere has formed a partnership with Liverpool Astronomical Society and Astronomia to offer a special astronomy evenings in November, January and March. What is the event? The event will start at 7pm and finish at 9pm on Friday 15 November, Saturday 11 January and Saturday 22 March, and will include special talks entitled: “Tour of the Universe” and “How to choose your first telescope”, before having the opportunity to look through telescopes and look into the wonders of the solar system and beyond. The event is £5 per person and includes a free tea or coffee, and […]Continue Reading »
