UK Astronomy - As vibrant as ever!
HantsAstro has a reputation for organising and taking part in various events across Southern England. Our annual Pizza'n'Perseid night at Butser Ancient Farm marks the start of our astronomy season. With two members star parties in May and September at Summerlands in Wiltshire, we're looking to add more camping events for the coming seasons.
There's never been a better time to get into astronomy. Plus we have classes running from September to May in Petersfield (dates to be finalised) to get you up and running, or to improve your astro-imaging.
HANTSASTRO MEMBERS EVENT - PIZZA'N'PERSEIDS NITE Saturday 10th August 2019 at 7.30pm
Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Hants
Our now annual event is open to all HantsAstro members and their friends and family. Just wrap up warm and bring a chair to enjoy one of natures best firework shows. Bring a camera and tripod and engage in a spot of "Meteor Fishing" to catch your own falling star. Generous slices of Pizza and hot and cold refreshments are included. Choose from deep pan Vegetarian all the way to Meat Feasts, we'll have them all!
Tickets from £8.00 per person
Payable in only advance via cash, cheque or PayPal
UK 2019 EVENTS - Check out these websites!
Summer 2019 – Royal Observatory Greenwich
This is effectively the centre for astronomy during the summer with lots of events, and with their new planetarium therewill also be some amazing shows on offer.
Flamsteed House and Meridian Courtyard, plus Planetarium late show at 17.00pm. Last admissions 17.30pm
http://www.rmg.co.uk./royal-observatory/
South West Astronomy Fair - Norman Lockyer Observatory
Every year they run the South West Astronomy Fair with some very eminent speakers, a planetarium show, trade stalls and many activities on site. It also gives you the chance to wander around their large site imbibing the history and technology dating back over 130 years.
http://www.southwestastrofair.com
September 2019 - Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival, Hailsham
3 days of talks and all things astronomical from a splendid science centre, with some big telescopes, trade stands, talks and semimars throughout the weekend. 100 camping pitches, with catering.
http://www.the-observatory.org
Kielder Forest Autumn Star Camp
Kielder Forest Star Camp started in 2003. Since then they have developed both Autumn and Spring events which attract stargazers from across the UK. At its most basic the event is one where people come from around the country, generally camp on the Kielder Campsite, although some prefer local B and Bs, lodges and hotels, and bring telescopes if you have them. Some come for all five days, others for a minimum of two.
http://kielderforeststarcamp.org
Kelling Heath Autumn Equinox (main event weekend)
These gatherings in September are often quoted as the largest star parties in Europe. They are predominantly run and organised by Loughton and Norwich Astronomical Societies. With over 1000 astronomers pouring in from all over Europe, your reservation has to be booked well in advance. For further details go to their website.
http://www.starparty.org.uk
This list is not exhaustive and is just a preview of some of the events to come ove the next season. If you are a society or event organiser and wish to add your events to this list – then please
e-mail david.woods@hantsastro.org
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