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Stargazing LIVE
events – 3 to 16 January 2011, nationwide!
Photograph with thanks to BBC - Copyright BBC
THE BBC is set to inspire a whole
host of astronomers and stargazers in Merseyside to look to the
skies this New Year in a season of events and programmes headed up
by Prof. Brian Cox.
In January 2011, the Liverpool Astronomical Society, in association
with BBC Learning will host a Stargazing LIVE event in Merseyside at
the Liverpool Astronomical Society Leighton Observatory on
Wednesday, 5 January 2011 from 7pm, and the Ainsdale Discovery
Centre on Friday, 7 January 2011, at 7:30pm, where total beginners,
amateur astronomers and professional stargazers will get a chance to
explore the night sky above the UK.
Society members will be using several telescopes for members of the
public to look through, views of the planet Jupiter, and many night
sky objects, with an illustrated talks inside, and on 5 January 2011
only - tours of the Observatory. Free to all, no bookings required.
“Come along and Join members of Liverpool Astronomical Society who,
using a wide selection of telescopes, will help you explore the
wonders of the Universe without your feet leaving the ground”
said Gerard Gilligan, secretary of Liverpool Astronomical
Society.
Residents in Merseyside will be sharing the experience with tens of
thousands of fellow stargazers as part of the nationwide
extravaganza that is tied into the new BBC Two show Stargazing LIVE.
In this three-day series, which airs during the first week of
January 2011, Professor Brian Cox will be joined by Dara O'Briain as
the pair look to the skies to bring the wonders of the stars into
our living rooms. Plus Mark Thompson, the One Show's resident
astronomer, will be on-hand to offer viewers tips on how to navigate
their own way across the skies.
“The night sky is one of nature's most incredible treasures so it’s
fantastic that there are going to be Stargazing LIVE events up and
down the country to give the public a chance to try their hand at
stargazing. And although a star filled sky can be daunting to many
people taking their first steps around the sky, the Star Guide is an
invaluable tool and will soon help newcomers to pick out some of the
incredible sights of the Universe” says Mark Thompson,
astronomer.
Photograph with thanks to BBC - Copyright BBC
As well as the Stargazing LIVE events
there will be other ways to get involved. Brian is asking stargazers
of all levels to share their photographs of the night sky, with the
best showcased during the live shows in January. Whether the
pictures are of the moon or the planets, galaxies or nebulae, comets
or meteors, the Stargazing LIVE team would love to see them. You can
upload your images and download a comprehensive starter guide to the
night sky by visiting:-
bbc.co.uk.
If you are
taking part email our editorial desk at:-
news24@southportreporter.com. Lets hope for a clear sky! |
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