British Astronomical Association

Supporting amateur astronomers since 1890

Back to Basics Workshop, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Saturday 7th Oct 201708:00

Please note we have had to move this meeting to: –

  ****** King’s Lynn Academy, Queen Mary Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG ******

             Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Are you new to Astronomy?

Then the BAA “Back to Basics” Workshop is for YOU!

The British Astronomical Association has designed a programme of talks and practical sessions to help you learn basic techniques and develop your interest to its full potential. Experienced people will be on hand to answer your questions.

The cost for the meeting is £10.00 for BAA Members, members of Kings Lynn AS, members of BAA-affiliated local societies, and children under 16. The price is £12.00 for non-members. This includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.

Programme:

 

10:00

Registration – Tea/coffee

10:30

Official welcome – Mr Callum Potter

10:35

So what astronomy can I do? – Hazel Collett           

10:45

What equipment & books do I need? – Dr Stewart Moore

11:35

Lunar observing and Workshop – Mr Nick James

12:25

Lunch                                                                          

13:30

Kings Lynn Astronomical Society – Chairman – Mr John Craythorne 

14:00

Planet observing & Workshop – Dr John Rogers

14:50

Radio Astronomy – Mr Jeoff Lashley

15:40

Afternoon Tea                                                         

16:10

Dee Sky Observing – Mr Callum Potter

17:00

Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle                        

17:15

Close

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We will also have the BAA Sales, W&W Astro and Green Witch on site

SPACE IS LIMITED SO ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-BOOK


 Our Hosts: 

King’s Lynn and District Astronomy Society was formed in 2007 with the aim of promoting the many aspects of astronomy to all ages, beginners and experienced, and to provide a suitable location where all those interested can meet and share knowledge and experience.

To further our aim to promote astronomy we offer outreach talks and practical experiences to all groups in the West Norfolk area.

We are happy to visit your location often bringing telescopes to give your pupils, scouts, or members the chance to see firsthand the wonders of the night sky.

Kings Lynn and District Astronomical Society web site www.westnorfolkastro.co.uk

Venue

King's Lynn Academy, Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG


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Booking Information

The cost for the meeting is £10.00 for BAA Members, members of Kings Lynn and District AS, members of BAA-affiliated local societies, and children under 16. The price is £12.00 for non-members. This includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.

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