[BAA-ebulletin 00841] Reminder of the Back to Basics in Lincoln on Saturday 14th March - closing date is 1st March

[BAA electronic bulletins service]

I am writing to remind people that the closing date for the Back to Basics
in Lincoln on Saturday 14th March is fast approaching



*It is being held in The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP*



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.



This meeting will be part of National Science Week, so this event will be
an ideal start for you.





*The cost for the meeting is £13.00 BAA Members & children under 16. £15.00
for non-members. Price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.*



*Retailers attending will be BAA Sales *


*The closing date is 1st March*


*The Programme for the day is: -*


 10:00

Registration – Tea/coffee

10:30

Official welcome – BAA President – Mrs Hazel McGee

10:35

So what astronomy can I do? – Mrs Hazel Collett

10:45

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

11:30

Lunar observing & Workshop – Bill Leatherbarrow

12:15

Lunch


13:15

Lincoln  Astronomical Society - Dave Castledine

13:30

Planet observing & Workshop – Mike Foulkes

14:15

Solar observing and Workshop –  Ms Lyn Smith

15:30

Afternoon Tea

16:00

Starting Radio Astronomy – Mr Paul Hyde  (Subject and speaker to be
confirmed)

16:45

Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle

17:00

Close. After the meeting the observatory will be open for viewing.



If you or someone you know would be interested in coming please complete
the booking form which was in the February Journal or you can get a copy
from the BAA website *www.britastro.org/lincolnb2b
<http://www.britastro.org/lincolnb2b> *


Hope to see you there

Hazel

-- 
*Hazel Collett*
*Meetings Secretary For the British Astronomical Association*
*Burlington House*
*Piccadilly*
*London*
*W1J 0DU*
*Tel: 07944 751277*