Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 144 years of astronomy
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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 »
Join us for a day of astronomy, view the Sun through our dedicated solar telescopes, marvel at sunspots and prominences and learn how to make telescopes. The theme of the day will be Jupiter and we have a special guest coming along to give a rather special talk and in the evening see Jupiter and its Galilean moons through a variety of telescopes (all outside activities dependant on weather). This event is free entry and has free car parking, and is with thanks to The Conservation Volunteers.Continue Reading »
Join us for an evening of astronomy as part of the National Astronomy Week Explore the universe Telescope views of the Moon and Jupiter (weather permitting!) Illustrated talks This event is free entry and has free car parking, and is with thanks to the Wirral Rangers Services.Continue Reading »
The February 2014 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2013-14, will take place on Friday, February 21st 2014 from 7pm. Our Guest speaker this month is Ms Wendy Simkiss, Earth and Physical Science Curator from the World Museum Liverpool, who will speak on the subject of “Meteorites” To those who are yet to renew Subscriptions 2013-14 , remember that the yearly subscriptions to the society membership are now over due! Adult Annual Subscription is £15.00 LAS Newsletter subscription is £5 for 12 issues (optional) Junior Members Subscription (10 to 17yrs) is £5.00 Please note – Doors will only open after […]Continue Reading »
The January 2014 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2013-14, will take place on Friday, January 17th 2014 from 7pm. Our Guest speaker this month is Mr Martin Lunn MBE FRAS, who will speak on the subject of “King Charles’ Star – Supernova Cassiopeia A” Syllabus/membership cards for 2013-14 will also be made available if you have not collected one already. Please also remember that the yearly subscriptions to the society membership are due and need to be paid by January 31st 2014 Adult Annual Subscription is £15.00 LAS Newsletter subscription is £5 for 12 issues (optional) Junior Members Subscription (10 […]Continue Reading »
The November 2013 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2013-14, will take place on Friday, November 15th 2013 from 7pm. Our Guest speaker this month is Dr Mark Hadley from AstraZeneca UK and Macclesfield AS who will speak on the subject of “The Use of Chirality in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life” (The November 2013 issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine has a good article on the subject to help supplement the lecture) Syllabus/membership cards for 2013-14 will also be made available if you have not collected one already. Please also remember that the yearly subscriptions to the […]Continue Reading »
Long hot summer days are behind us and maybe clean, dark, cold winter nights are ahead :-) The first monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2013-14, will take place on Friday, September 20th 2013 from 7pm. The venue is the Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre. Doors will only open after 6pm. Please note that due to refurbishment of the QMH meeting venue main entrance, we are required to use another door way, which is indicated on the attached image, (kindly provided by Chris Banks). This blue doorway is just a short distance from the […]Continue Reading »
Please note that this event is not open to the general public without prior arrangement with the LAS Secretary. The 2012-2013 AGM takes place this Friday, 17th May 2013 at the Quaker Meeting House: The first part of the meeting will consist of a review of the year, a discussion of the operation of the Society with LAS Members, the election of the LAS Council for 2013-2014 and reports from the main Council officers, etc. After a coffee/tea break, our President-elect, Mr. Rob Johnson, will chair the second part of the meeting which will be comprised of three short talks […]Continue Reading »
The Liverpool Astronomical Society Leighton Observatory Open Day Saturday April 13 2013 1pm – Late The Liverpool Astronomical Society invite you to our “Open Day” at the Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes in partnership with the Trust for Conservation Volunteers. There will be Solar observing through special telescopes during the day with illustrated talks on astronomy, also guided tours of the observatory and during the evening viewing Jupiter and some of the wonders of the universe through telescopes. During the day the TCV will have many activities to take part in, including nature activities for children, bird feeder […]Continue Reading »
