Back to Basics Workshop, Orwell, Ipswich
2019 Mar 2
Are you new to Astronomy?
Then the BAA “Back to Basics” Workshop is for YOU!
Museum Street Methodist Church, 17 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich, IP1 2EF
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. We will cover what equipment you need to get started, Introduction into solar and planetary observing. For those already doing some observing we will be doing beginner sessions on Deep Sky and looking for Comets.
The cost for the meeting is £9.00 BAA Members & children under 16. £12.00 for non-members. Price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.
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10:00 |
Registration – Tea/coffee |
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10:30 |
Official welcome – BAA President – Callum Potter |
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10:35 |
So what astronomy can I do? – Hazel Collett |
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10:45 |
What equipment & books do I need? – Dr Stewart Moore |
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11:30 |
Solar observing & Workshop – Peter Meadows |
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12:15 |
Lunch |
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13:40 |
Orwell Astronomical Society – Paul Whiting? |
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14:00 |
Planet observing & Workshop – Michael Foulkes |
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14:45 |
Comets – Nick James |
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15:30 |
Afternoon Tea |
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16:00 |
Deep Sky observing – Mr Callum Potter |
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16:45 |
Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle |
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17:00 |
Close. |
We will also have the BAA sales stand at this event
Bookings can be made on line or via the BAA office.
Venue
Museum Street Methodist Church, 17 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich, IP1 2EF
Booking Information
All attendees must pre-book via one of the following methods:
- The BAA online shop
- Telephoning the BAA Office on 207 734 4145 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday