Tweedledee Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Just had an inspirational day at York University with their Natural Science department. My 18 year old son had an interview there and they looked after all the parents very well too. Lots of free food and drink, informative talks and tours of the science facilities which I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt privileged to be taken around the Nanocentre. A professor showed us the research they were doing using all manner of different types of electron microscopes, culminating in the following incredible multi million pound machine that has a resolution of 1 Angstrom and "looks" at atoms! The university colaborates with various industries who use this unique machine for research and experiments. We were shown how the atomic scale workings of catalytic converters could be examined and improved using this big machine.https://www.york.ac.uk/nanocentre/facilities/fetem/ In the dept. of Physics they had the Vickers Collection of instruments, including various Victorian scientific instruments, clocks and a pair of Cooke, Troughton and Sims brass long focus refractors probably 8" aperture on a massive pillar mount. It was a superb day out. ? Edited November 29, 2018 by Tweedledee BAZ, djpaul, Bottletopburly and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 York is one place I'd like to visit one day. Not in the short-term future, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Nice day out Pete ? Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm a big fan of York as well. Its one of my favourite cities, along with Bath, that we visit from time to time. The uni sounds a fabulous place. Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Sounds like you had a great day out Pete. I would love to see the scopes Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We might go to York soon for my wifes birthday in January. Looks like a top day out Pete. Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 It has been a long time since I visited York itself, but intend to go again soon. We just had a thoroughly enjoyable day with science and technology at the University. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 One of my lads lived there for a time. There's always something new to keep you interested in York, aside from the usual tourist traps, there's always something new to find. It doesn't seem a rushed City. Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 12 hours ago, BAZ said: One of my lads lived there for a time. There's always something new to keep you interested in York, aside from the usual tourist traps, there's always something new to find. It doesn't seem a rushed City. That's a nice, and different recommendation for the place. ? I'm planning a short break there. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) It's my wifes birthday on the 4th of Jan so have just booked a weekend away in York. Staying at a 4* hotel with super kingsize bed and spa bath so fingers crossed she will love it. Edited December 15, 2018 by Doc BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Doc said: It's my wifes birthday on the 4th of Jan so have just booked a weekend away in York. Staying at a 4* hotel with super kingsize bed and spa bath so fingers crossed she will love it. Hope you have a nice trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Have a great time Mick. Lovely place. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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