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Public Observing Evening

Posted by Admin on January 9, 2023
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PUBLIC OBSERVING EVENING – Tues 31st January 2023


We have a Public Observing Evening planned where you can come along to our Observatory and view the January Night Sky, with our members on hand to help you.

It is taking place on Tues 31st Jan at 7.30-9.30pm (last entry 8pm due to security barrier)

At our Observatory, Putteridgebury, Hitchin Road LU2 8LE

(Observing will be subject to clear skies … Children to be accompanied by a responsible adult)

If you could let us know you are looking to attend via our contact form, so we can plan for numbers attending

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British Science Week Lecture 2023 – Weds 15th March

Posted by Admin on January 8, 2023
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Near Earth Objectsbsw 2023

This year for British Science Week 2023

Samuel L Jackson will be presenting
Planetary Defence: From Large Observatories to Your Own Backyard

Wednesday 15th March at University of Bedfordshire, Putteridgebury Conference Centre, Luton
from 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).

Samuel Jackson is an OU PhD student studying the variation in asteroid brightness as their solar phase angle changes.

In this talk he will give and overview of planetary defence – why we care, and what we’re doing about it, discuss the recent Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission – humanity’s first planetary defence test, explain his involvement in the mission as a member of the investigation team and explain how anyone can get involved with studying asteroids using their own equipment.

Tickets are free, but places are limited. Click below to reserve your place:

Organised by Luton Astronomical Society and University of Bedfordshire

Observing Evening is planned for 16th March (the next day!) at Putteridge Bury from 7.00pm-10.00pm (last admission 8.00pm) .. Please ‘contact us‘ in you are planning to attend

Up and Coming Events

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Check our list of up and coming events. Click on the event in the calendar for more details:

Night Sky Map – January 2023

Posted by Admin on September 17, 2022
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Night Sky Map for January 2023

Night Sky Map - Jan 23

For more info on the night sky in January, please see our detailed Sky Notes

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