Special event - Telescope Amnesty

Wednesday 21st January.

FREE advice session, followed by Planetarium Show.

With the HantsAstro online astronomy group, and members of the BBC Sky at Night team.

Did you get a telescope for Christmas? Or have you got one languishing in your attic? A forgotten pair of binoculars at the back of the wardrobe? Then make the most of these dark winter nights by getting out and taking a look at the beautiful night skies. And find out how by coming to INTECH's Telescope Amnesty event. Strictly ages 8yr+.

  This event is part of 2009 International Year of Astronomy

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Advice session: 6:00pm - 7:45pm, completely FREE 

Bring your kit to INTECH for free advice on how to get the best from it. Arrive any time after 6:00pm for this drop-in event. Volunteers from local astronomy societies will join members of the BBC Sky at Night team and others to help you use your equipment for an early evening observation on the INTECH terrace. 

While you're here, try out other equipment, get advice on what to buy (or not to buy!), and find out about local astronomical societies. INTECH's friends the online astronomy group HantsAstro will be co-hosting this event - ask them about their free observing nights at the INTECH site!

Please ensure children are supervised at all times. Also be aware that most of the equipment on display will belong to our visiting Experts, so please ask before you use it. No tickets for this part of the evening - just drop in anytime from 6:00pm to 7:45pm.

The INTECH cafe will be open during this event, selling baked potatoes, hot drinks and more.

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Special planetarium show: 8:00pm - 9:00pm inc Q&A,  £6/£5

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For one night only;  a show by Pete Lawrence and Ninian Boyle from the BBC Sky at Night team.

Join our two expert astronomers as they take you on a trip across the current night sky, showing you some wonderous sights that will delight and astound. Come along, enjoy the show and prepare to be inspired.

Pete Lawrence appears on the BBC Sky at Night TV programme as their observing expert. He also writes the monthly Stargazer's Guide for the BBC Sky at Night Magazine and carries out equipment reviews as their resident imaging expert. He is highly regarded as a world class astrophotographer with many of his images having been published in books and online across the world.

Ninian Boyle is an experienced astronomer and Equipment Expert for the BBC Sky at Night Magazine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the British Astronomical Association, and runs the telescope dealership ’Venturescope’ based here in the south.

Tickets for the show are £6/£5 (concession for seniors and those in full-time education). We strongly recommend booking your tickets early on (01962) 863791. No late entry to the planetarium.

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Comments from the feedback box at the Oct 2008 Telescope Amnesty:

"This has been an exceptional opportunity to get good advice and guidance to use a telescope and fuel interest in astronomy. Brilliant evening. Do it again"
 
"I thought it was all very good - especially the chaps showing us the telescopes! They were great and full of knowledge"
 
"Excellent night and very interesting"
 
"Would be great to run this even 4 times a year - to show highlights of each season"
 
"Excellent evening - thanks"
 
"There were star constellations that I hadn't even heard of, now I can boast at how I can see Orion"
 
"I loved it! Wooo!"

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Please note this event is for those aged 8yr+ only. Younger children will not be allowed entry.

And finally, have you heard about INTECH's Wednesday night Space lecture series for adults and older children?

 

Last Modified: 06/11/2008