North West Group of Astronomical Societies
ASTRO DAY

Hosted by The Manchester Astronomical Society

To be held at

Sachas Hotel, Tib Street, Manchester

Saturday, 3rd October 1998

10am - 6pm appox

Programme of Events

10.00am
Opening Address
11.00am - 11.45am
Slide/Photo Competition (Prize)
11.55am - 12.15pm
Mr Kevin Kilburn (NWGAS Sec)
12.15pm - 1.15pm
Lunch Break
1.15pm - 1.30pm
Opening of the Afternoon Programme
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Dr David W.Hughes, "Asteroids: Their Origin and History"
2.30pm - 3.00pm
Break
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Chris Trayner, "Tunguska: An Example of an Airburst".
4.00pm - 4.30pm
Break
4.30pm - 5.50pm
Dr Allan Chapman, "Animals in the Sky: The Astronomical Charts from Bayer to Bevis".

5.50pm
Closing Address

(Times subject to alteration if necessary)

Displays and Trade Stands throughout the day

Including...

Earth & Sky / Fieldview
Stockport Binocular Telescope Centre
Graystel Astronomical Software
Bolton Computer Supplies
Arthur Gilbert - Astronomical Artist

Also your chance to purchase a copy of the CD-ROM version of the Uranographia Britannica. The CD-ROM will be demonstrated throughout the day, on the MAS stand.

Book now or pay on the door. Adults Ł5.00, Juniors Free (under 14)

Send Cheques or Postal Orders to...

Manchester Astronomical Society

Godlee Observatory

UMIST

Sackville Street

Manchester

M60 1QD

For more information call Tony Cross on 0161 202 2940

Note: This event was formerly called the Manchester Astronomical Society ASTRODAY 1998. The change of Title was made to encourage other Societies in the North West region to take part in this, the Manchester Astronomical Society's big event of the year!