Magellan Boy Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) We'll be celebrating the Society's 40TH ANNIVERSARY during a special OPEN DAY this Saturday 21st June 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm at The Friends Meeting House, St. Helens Street, Derby, DE1 3GY. ADMISSION IS FREE! There will be a programme of four talks spread throughout the day (see below). We'll have displays, telescopes (including solar observing if the weather permits), snacks and refreshments. Members will be on hand to give advice on astronomy and telescopes. We are offering a special discount on membership if you join on the day. This open day replaces both the introductory meeting the evening before and the observing session the same day. 10:00 am Welcome by Dave Selfe, Chairman, Derby & District Astronomical Society 10:15 - 11:15 In the Footsteps of Flamsteed - Dr Mike Lancaster, Derby & District Astronomical Society 11:30 - 12:30 Observing Star Clusters - Martin Griffiths, University of South Wales 13:30 - 14:30 Images of Space: Art or Science - Paul Money 15:00 - 16:00 Professional and Amateur Astronomy - Dr Colin Steele, University of Manchester More Details... Edited June 16, 2014 by Magellan Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyaardvark Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks for the heads up Mike. There is a chance I may be away that day but if not I'll come along. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 sounds very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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