Forthcoming Events

National Astronomy Week 1996

(21st - 28th September)

Lecture

Sir Arnold Wolfendale, the 14th Astronomer Royal and joint Patron of NAW '96 to give a talk: "The Search for Extraterrestrial Life - and the Future of Life on Earth"

DATE:          Thursday 19 September
TIME:          7.30pm
VENUE:         Room E7 Renold Building UMIST, Sackville Street, Manchester
CHARGE:        Free

The Solar System

The Manchester Astronomical Society is holding a NAW'96 event in the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, The main subject will be the Solar System, with talks and slides giving a basic introduction. There will also be a display of members telescopes, with MAS members on hand to answer questions. Directions and admission rates for the Museum.

DATE:          22nd September (Sunday)
TIME:          11am - 4pm (museum open 10am - 5pm)
VENUE:         Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester 
CHARGE:        free, but you will need to pay the normal admission rates for the Museum.

Godlee Observatory Open Evenings

The Godlee Observatory, UMIST, will be open to the public each evening, Monday to Friday inclusive. Slide shows. Telescope observation, weather permitting.

DATE:          23 to 27 September
TIME:          7.30pm
VENUE:         Godlee Observatory, UMIST, Sackville St, Manchester
CHARGE:        Free

Contact the Godlee Observatory, 0161 200 4977 or Tony Cross, 0161 202 2940 for further details.

For details of National Astronomy Week 1996 and other events around the country visit the NAW'96 web site at...

http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw96/

Maintained by Michael Oates
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