Manchester Astronomical Society
ASTRO DAY
To be held at
Sachas Hotel
Tib Street, Manchester
Saturday, 29th July 1995
9 am till 5:15pm approx.
With Guest Speakers...
Dr Allan Chapman, M.A.,
(Oxford University)
Giving a talk on "The Astronomical Works of Robert Hooke 1653 - 1703".
Once you have heard Allan Talk you will want to come back for more.
Dr Eric Strach, M.B., F.R.A.S., M.Orth.
(Liverpool Astronomical Society)
"The Sun in Hydrogen Alpha"
Paul Doherty
(Astronomical Artist, Planetary Observer and Art Editor of Astronomy Now Magazine)
"Art and Astronomy - My View".
Agenda
(Note: Some times and/or order of the morning events may change)
09:00 The Convention doors open
10:00 The first short talk by Colin Henshaw (MAS)
10:30 Dr Paul Smith of the QUADS Astro Imaging Group,
"Computer Image Processing of Slides".
10:55 Short recess to visit the displays and trade stands.
11:15 Prize Competition based on the viewing of delegates slide entries.
12:00 Break for lunch and time to visit the displays and trade stands.
13:15 The formal Presidential Astroday & Convention Opening by A.W.Cross.
13:30 Paul Doherty's lecture: "Art and Astronomy - My View".
14:15 Questions and short recess to visit the displays and trade stands.
14:30 Lecture by Dr Eric Strach, M.B., F.R.A.S., M.Orth. of the Liverpool Astronomical Society
"The Sun in Hydrogen Alpha"
15:15 Questions and short recess to visit the displays and trade stands.
16:00 Lecture by Dr Allan Chapman, M.A., of Oxford University
"The Astronomical Works of Robert Hooke 1653 - 1703"
16:45 Final questions, announcements etc.
17:15 (approx.) Presidential closure speech.
Displays and Trade Stands throughout the day by...
GrayStel Software Ltd., (formerly StarWatch)
I.D.C. Computer & Peripherals Sales, (I. Whittaker, Bolton)
The MAS Display and Stall (bring 'n' buy)
T & L Optical Instruments
Display by Dr Eric Strach
Various local Astro Societies
& more besides.
Registration
You can register in advance or upon arrival at Sashas Hotel.
Each delegate: £5.00
If under 14 years: £2.00
Bookings to...
Hon Secretary
Manchester Astronomical Society,
Main Building,
Sackville Street,
UMIST,
Manchester
M60 1QD
For more information call Tony Cross
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