Courses
21st Century Astronomy Residential
tba
2 days (1 night)
£150.00
21st Century Astronomy
Non-Residential
tba
2 days
21st Century Astronomy - Residential
Our two day residential 21st Century Astronomy course has been designed for people with a real interest in astronomy and course dates have been picked to tie in the moon’s 1st quarter phase to guarantee optimum observation opportunities.
The course is an interactive introduction to astronomy and its links to earth science. A full itinerary is outlined below:
Day 1: Astronomy
2pm: Arrival, Room Allocation and Refreshments
2.45pm: “Introducing the real science for the 21st Century. There is a ubiquitous enthusiasm for astronomy - often ‘simmering just under the surface’ – that needs to be ‘tapped’. This wonderful science, so ffull of excitement and its plethora of ‘wow’ factors, is brought to life in our dedicated teaching environment…”
3.15pm: Night Sky Tutorial. “The scale of the Universe, and our place within it…”
4.00pm: Refreshment Break
4.20pm: Planetarium Show. “A season-by-season tour of the night sky. A visual delight…”
5.30pm: Evening Meal
7.00pm: Presentation: “Life the Universe and Everything…!
8.00pm: Lunar observations using the Victorian telescope
Day 2: Earth Science
8am: Breakfast
9am: Depart for Blencathra, near Keswick in the Lake District.
10.30am: Practical Exploration of Planetary Geology. “How the discipline of Planetary Geology has now become a serious science. We can compare known Martian Geology, for example, with ‘Spaceship Earth’s’ own Tectonics.
Our most recent knowledge - gleaned from robotic spacecraft currently exploring our Solar System environment, and even the Hubble Space Telescope - has provided us with revelations in the field of Planetary Science and Geology: even expanding our theories of life in the Solar System; how life has developed alongside the history of our world – and even theories on how life might have started upon its long evolutionary path.
5.30pm: Arrive back to campus for Evening meal
Accommodation will be provided in of the boarding houses at Rossall School which shares the same campus as Lawrence House Astronomy and Space Science Centre. All meals will be provided in the School’s Dining Hall except for lunch on Day 2 when packed lunches and snacks will be provided.
The residential 21st Century Astronomy course is both an ideal taster for those considering studying astronomy or for those interested in learning about this interesting subject in a fun, informal way.
21st Century Astronomy
Non Residential
Our two day non-residential 21st Century Astronomy course has been designed for people with a real interest in astronomy and course dates have been picked to tie in the moon’s 1st quarter phase to guarantee optimum observation opportunities.
The Moon! It’s origin and structure. Introducing the geology of the moon, and the similarity of the rocks that we find here on earth.
A two day course that includes an evening meal and telescopic observation session, and a field-trip to the Lake District. Limited numbers – book now!
The course is an interactive introduction to astronomy and its links to earth science.
The non-residential 21st Century Astronomy course is both an ideal taster for those considering studying astronomy or for those interested in learning about this interesting subject in a fun, informal way.
To Book Now
To book a place on either of these courses 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.
Next year – 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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