Back to Basics Workshop, Rugby
2014 Mar 8
Saturday March 8th 2014
Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street, Church Lawford,
Warwickshire. CV23 9EE
| 10:00 | Registration, with tea and coffee. |
| 10:30 | Official welcome by BAA President, Hazel McGee. |
| 10:35 | So what astronomy can I do? – Hazel Collett |
| 10:45 | What equipment and books do I need? – Bob Marriott |
| 11:30 | Solar observing and workshop – Hazel Collett |
| 12:15 | Lunch break |
| 13:15 | Rugby and District Astronomical Society – Dr Johanna Jarvis |
| 13:30 | Lunar observing and workshop – Bill Leatherbarrow |
| 14:15 | Planetary observing and workshop – Michael Foulkes |
| 15:30 | Tea break |
| 16:00 | Starting radio astronomy – Paul Hyde |
| 16:45 | Feedback, Q&A session and raffle |
| 17:00 | Close of meeting |
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 of this event is £9.00 to BAA members and £12.00 to non-members, which includes all refreshments. A vegetarian option will be available. Children under 16 £5.00. To book a place, download the booking form, which is available in doc and pdf formats.
A map of the venue can be found here.
Organised by Hazel Collett and Dr Johanna Jarvis
Venue
Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford, Warwickshire, CV23 9EE