Back to Basics Workshop, Shurdingham
Saturday 5th Mar 201610:00
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 £8.00 for BAA Members, members of Cotswold AS, members of BAA-affiliated local societies, and children under 16. The price is £10.00 for non-members. This includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.
Programme:
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10:00 |
Registration – Tea/coffee |
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10:30 |
Official welcome – BAA President – Jeremy Shears |
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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? – Jeremy Shears |
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11:35 |
Lunar observing and Workshop – Bill Leatherbarrow |
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12:25 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Cotswold Astronomical Society – Callum Potter |
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14:00 |
Planet observing & Workshop – John Rogers |
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14:50 |
Variable Star Observing & workshop for beginners – Gary Poyner |
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15:40 |
Afternoon Tea |
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16:10 |
Deep Sky Observing & Workshop – Callum Potter |
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17:00 |
Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle |
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17:15 |
Close |
The BAA Sales and Peak 2 Valley Instruments will be attending with products to help get you started.
Hanwell Community Observatory, have suggested that any attendees from the BAA workshop might like to visit them on their return journey if passing them. If you would like to go for the evening it is suggested you take some with some food, as we they have a D.I.Y. indoor-picnic at our Hanwell gatherings. For more information and directions please visit their website www.hanwellobservatory.org.uk
Venue
Shurdington Social Centre, Bishop Road, SHURDINGTON, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4TB
Booking Information
Booking for this meeting is now closed.