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The public lecture series are an excellent taster into the fascinating science of astronomy. New lectures are added on an ongoing basis and we are happy to take requests for future lecture topics. Just speak to Dr. Lister.
Lectures, Dates and Prices
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An Evening of Astronomy
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Introducing the Amazing Science of Astronomy.
Consists of a beautiful tour of the Night Sky in our housed Starlab Planetarium - a visual delight!
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A slide show lecture on "A Grand Tour of the Universe!
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a tasty light buffet
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Monday 22nd February 2010
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2.5 hours 7.30pm-10.00pm
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£14.00
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Please book early as places are limited to 34
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Star Trek - Fact or Fiction,,,??!!
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As our knowledge of the Universe increases, and our tichnical expertise soars in the 21st century, just how much do the boundaries of science fact and science fantasy begin to blur...??
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Is Warp Drive a reality.....and could we really "beam Scotty up"....??
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Date: Monday 15th March 2010
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1.5 hours 7.30pm-9.00pm
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£8.00
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From Black Holes to White Dwarfs...
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The intimate life of the stars, from peaceful birth to dramatic death. Incredible facts surrounding these building blocks of the Universe. Matter weighing in at millions of tons per teaspoon (!) ..... and the stardust within us all........??!!
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Date: Monday 26th April 2010
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1.5 hours 7.30pm - 9.00pm
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£8.00
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"Trubble" with Hubble
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The Hubble telescope's Greatest Hits! A visual history of how this incredible instrument has increased our knowledge of the Universe. But for every revealed answer, there are always ten more questions
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Date: Monday 24th May 2010
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1.5 hours 7.30pm - 9.00pm
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£8.00
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To Book Now
To book a place on any of the lectures please click here or email astronomy@rossallcorporation.co.uk
Need Further Information?
If you are would like to speak to Dr. Lister before making a booking, please do not hesitate to call on 01253 772974.
How to Find Us
For a map and directions, please click here.
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2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. To celebrate this, Lawrence House will be holding / presenting monthly themed events throughout the year. Once again, a chance for everybody to ‘do some astronomy’. Make sure you check the web-site for forthcoming information, and celebrate with us this important year for our wonderful science.
. . . and remember: – all courses for the public, and our next series of slide show lectures start again with earnest in September. Places are always limited – book now to avoid disappointment!
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