NLO

Only booking form is by post, but tickets can be collected on the door once paid for.

Is there any kind of "programme of events" for Saturday? Some of it might well be interesting to the children, but I think a talk about helium, whilst interesting for a while, might prove a bit of a challenge for them.

The planetarium will be child friendly, the talk is not usually that heavy and only last 25 - 30 minutes, as we get a very varied audience. If it is clear we are hoping to have our solar toast maker outside as well as some other solar items, and the members PSt's and telescopes.

Kate

Shame you couldn't stay for awhile on the 11th.

We have a selection of open events during August which i will put up soon, but we are open on wednesday 1st and 8th from 2:30.

Kate

I will try to keep it fully up to date with all our events and activities for the absent minded people

Kate

The Norman Lockyer Observatory has been in Sidmouth since 1912, just after Sir Norman retired from the Solar Physics Observatory in Kensington. He was very keen on continuing his work and continuing to learn more about stars and our universe.

Today we continue his work. The Observatory has a Radio Group, a History group and a Met group, as well as the Astronomy Group. The Astronomy Group meets every Friday throughtout the year from 7:30. Because of growth in numbers we have recently divided into sections so people have the opportunity of learning more about specific interests. We have an observsers section, an imagers section, a space cadet section (for those under 16), a SPAM section (solar, planetary and meteor detection), and a spectroscopy section.

Throughout the year we have a variety of open evenings, courses to introduce people to astronomy and imaging and special events including the south west astronomy fair. If you have any questions about any of the events please feel free to ask or check out our website which has more information - www.normanlockyer.com

Kate