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Welcome to IYA 2009

2009 is International Year of Astronomy in celebration of 400 years since Galileo used the telescope for astronomical observation.

Diary dates —

 

Memo: Until Aug 31

Visions of Saturn — A unique exhibition of NASA images revealing the beauty of Saturn and its moons.  At the ROG — free; no need to book.

 

Memo: Jul 16-17

“The Long View -- 400 years of the telescope” — Two-day conference at the NMM.  12 speakers, lunch & refreshments.  Places £100 (NMM/Flamsteed members £50) Book via Janet Clark.

 

Memo: Jul 18 to Sep 2

“Dawn of the Space Age” — New show at the Peter Harrison Planetarium to commemorate 40 years since the first Apollo Moon landing.  £7.50 (Free to Flamsteed members)

 

Memo: Jul 21

“The Great Moon Hoax” — Public lecture at the ROG.  Details TBA.

 

Flamsteed Annual Picnic

June 28, 2009 Hampstead

(for a change)

How many astronomers can you get in a tiny dome ??

What’s On Soon  —

Flamsteed new season starts in September.   Watch for ROG IYA events through the summer.

Next Flamsteed Season includes —

‘The Ultimate Universe’ a talk by Dr Francisco Diego, Mon Sep 28th (note changed date)

‘The Moon: exploring our nearest neighbour’ by Dr Robert Massey , Fri Oct 16th

Searching for life on other planets’ by Prof Ian Morison of Jodrell Bank, Mon Nov 2nd

Greg Smye-Rumsby on ‘The Universe in three dimensions’, Mon Jan 11th

‘The New Theory of Gravity’ by Stuart Clark, Mon Mar 1st

The Big Bang’ by Simon Singh, Mon Apr 5th

We are celebrating our 10th birthday at the Flamsteed during the autumn so there will be special additions to the events in September and October.  Francisco and Robert were both founding members of the Flamsteed and the first ever speakers so we are thrilled they can return to join us for the celebrations.

 

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