LAS Observatory public open evening

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Public. This event is open for anyone to attend or for bookings

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Yes

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4. Event / activity title:

LAS Observatory public open evening

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11. Event start and end date and time:

Monday, 18 March, 2013 - 19:00 to 21:30

13. Name of your organisation/school:

Luton Astronomical Society

12. Other timing notes:

Observing subject to Clear skies and weather permitting. Please advise a contact name and how many visitors when pre booking via e mail/ telephone.

14. Your organisation/event website:

lutonastrosoc.org.uk

15. Venue:

University of Bedfordshire , Putteridge Bury

17. Venue telephone number:

01582 502485

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Yes

20. Event booking type:

Free, pre-booking required

21. Event admission costs?:

FREE

22. Event sponsors:

University of Bedfordshire

23. First name:

Geoff

24. Surname:

Mitchell

25. Telephone:

01582 502485

26. Email:

user998491@aol.com [1]

27. Other contact notes:

Please email or telephone contact and not University of Bedfordshire

19. How many people are you expecting to attend?:

100

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9. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply):

Demonstration

Hands-on activities

Open day/Tour

10. Keywords:

General Science

Physics

Space Science

18. Who is the intended audience?:

Adults

Families

Sixth form students

University students

6. Event/activity description (max 300 words):

Discover the spring night skies . LAS Observatory open evenings ( 7pm to 9.30pm March 19th and March 21st only). Observe Juptier using the 0.5m Telescope and many of the other fine objects in the spring night sky using other LAS members telescopes from a dark field site. (Clear skies permitting) Warm clothing and stout footwear is required. Beginners introduction to the spring constellations. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please meet in the car park area note visitors to be escorted by LAS members to and from the observing site, a five minute walk from the main buildings. Access is not suitable for wheel chairs etc.

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Address:

Putteridge Bury Conference Centre

Hitchin Road

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU2 8LE

United Kingdom

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