Astronomy Meetings and Events
The following is a list of astronomy related meetings and events. Please be aware that all the events listed here have been arranged by other organisations, and not by the SPA. For a list of SPA events and meetings click here.
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September 10-20, 2007 .
The Autumn Equinox Sky Camp. The Equinox Sky Camp
is the largest star party in the UK, with hundreds of
amateur astronomers meeting up at Kelling Heath,
Norfolk, for a weekend of observing and events. The main
day of the event has traditionally been the Saturday
(15th September this year),
with trade stands, secondhand 'astroboot' stalls and
talks, but since 2005 the events have extended into the
Sunday with talks and a workshop of particular interest
to active observers. These will take place after midday
to allow for those who are observing until the small
hours!
For more information visit
www.starparty.org.uk.
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October 7, 2007 .
Bedford A.S. 20th Anniversary. Bedford Astronomical Society celebrates 20 years by holding a
day of talks. Speakers are Dr Robin Catchpole, S@N's Paul Money, BAS's own
Andy Green and Nik Syzmaneck. Vendors will include Green Witch and DHinds,
amongst others and there is a raffle on the day. Tickets are £4.00 to
include light refreshments or £7.50 to include lunch, and are available from
programme@bedsastro.org.uk.
- October 6, 2007. Cardiff Astronomy Festival 2007. Cardiff Astronomical Society are hosting a one day festival in collaboration with the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. There will be a series of four 45min talks in the Reardon Smith lecture theatre and speakers will include, Bob Mizon BAA, Benny Peiser Liverpool University, Jay Tate Spaceguard Centre, and David Whitehouse former BBC science correspondent. There will be exhibition and trade stands in the museums main foyer and a competition for the children. Refreshments are available from the museum cafe. The event will run from 10 am until 5.00pm on 6th October 2007 and admission is free. For more information pop into our website at www.cardiff-astronomical-society.org, or contact National Museum of Wales on 029 20397951.
- October 10-14, 2007. 5th Kielder Forest Star Camp, Northumberland. This event is staged over five nights in the spectacular Border countryside, the darkest and most tranquil area of England according to two CPRE studies. Further details and booking forms can be found here.
