Astronomy Back to Basics, Cardiff

The British Astronomical Association (BAA), Cardiff Astronomical Society (CAS) and the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) have come together to bring you a fantastic opportunity to explore the basics of astronomy

Join us for this all-day event hosted by Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy in the Trevithick Building The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA.

Topics to be covered include:

• Observing the night sky
• The Moon
• The Sun
• Introduction to astrophotography
• Choosing binoculars and telescopes
• Avoiding Armageddon
• Ways of getting involved in astronomy without your own telescope
• Connecting with other enthusiasts

There will be hands-on activities too:

• Observe the Sun safely with some specialist telescopes, see sunspots and prominences (weather permitting!)
• Hold actual pieces of meteorites from the Moon, Mars and asteroids
• Try out different telescopes
• Talk to Astronomy retailers

There will be experts on hand to discuss any questions you may have, and to talk about how local and national astronomy societies can help you on your astronomical journey of discovery.

★ Astronomy stands ★ Door Prizes ★

Please also note that one of the speakers has a severe nut allergy, so we would ask you not to bring any kind of nut, or anything with nuts in it, to this event.

Tickets

Prices include refreshments but not lunch

Bookings

You can Book Online (coming soon) at our ticketing website (TicketTailor).

A discount code is available for members of the BAA, SPA and Cardiff Astro Society members. BAA members can get the code from BAA member benefit codes for 2025

SPA and Cardiff Astro Society members will have the code circulated to them.

Or you can book by  calling the BAA Office on 0207 734 4145 (staffed 10am to 4pm, Mon-Fri)

Venue

Trevithick Lecture Theatre,
Trevithick Building
The Parade
Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 3AA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XHFBmwXNsCzmxYV86

Programme

TBA

Getting There

BY TRAIN

The Trevithick Building is a short walk (10 minutes) from Cardiff Queen Street station, which has frequent links from Cardiff Central Station where the intercity trains arrive. The walk from Cardiff Central Station is about 25 minutes.

BY CAR

There is easy on street parking close to the venue (Pay and Display) in The Parade and West Grove. The cost is £12 for 8 hours.

BY BUS

Details of Cardiff buses can be found here
https://www.cardiffbus.com/

Venue

Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy, The Trevithick Building, The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA