Space Lates – Partial Solar Eclipse
Experience a rare partial solar eclipse safely with experts, a planetarium show, live astronomy, family activities and exclusive evening access at a special Space Lates‑style event. Safe Partial Eclipse Viewing Live Astronomy Experts Planetarium Shows Included Exclusive Evening Access More information and booking at The National Space Centre website
Members show and tell evening
Members will be showing off equipment, photos, etc. We’ll also help you set up your telescope – contact us in advance if you would like this help
A History of Astrophotography
Our speaker is Steve Louth
UK in Space Festival
We will be observing the sun, weather permitting, showing telescopes and providing advice to new and experienced astronomers alike. More details and booking at the National Space Centre website.
Black Holes – are they really that bad?
Black holes have got a pretty bad rap from films and books, being looked on as terrifying objects that suck spaceships and astronauts to their doom. Are they really that bad? How are they made? Can you escape from one? Speaker: Dr Julian Onions, Nottingham University
Photo competition judging and Autumn Night Sky
The most important astronomical image
Speaker: Dr Nick Hewitt, Northampton
Observing the Sun
Speaker: Pete Lawrence from BBC “Sky at Night”