The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory (credit: Jodrell Bank)
IHY schools and public events
To celebrate IHY events are being organised aross the country. Please use the contact details or links for further information.
November 2006:
23 November, Our wonderful Sun, Armagh Observatory
24 November, Our enigmatic Sun, Armagh Observatory
December 2006:
10 December, The Sun's explosions, The Naked Scientists radio show
14 December, Careers in space science and science with Cassini-Huygens, St. Christopher's School, Letchworth
January 2007:
6 January, Living with our Sun, ASE annual conference in Birmingham
27 January, Living in the Sun's atmosphere, Galway Astronomy Festival
February 2007:
3 February, Looking Back, Looking Forward, Jodrell Bank.
At the beginning of a year of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Lovell Telescope, Jodrell Bank Observatory is throwing open its doors and offering guided tours behind the scenes. Book your place by telephoning 01477 571339 or emailing visitorcentre@jb.man.ac.uk
3 February, The Sun: Discoveries made during the past 50 years, Eastbourne Astronomical Society
March 2007:
10 March, Merseyside Astronomy Day, including a talk by Prof. John Brown on "The High Energy Sun & NASA's Award Winning RHESSI Mission
April 2007:
12-14 April, British Rocket Oral History Programme Conference, Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey
May 2007:
15 May, Heliophysical studies day, Colne Community School, Essex
June 2007:
9 June, Panel discussion about space research, Cheltenham Festival of Science
10 June, Open Doors Day across Europe
July 2007:
18-22 July, Spaced out - a garden of observation and discovery, RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park
August 2007:
26 August, Secrets of the Sun planetarium show, Wynyard Planetarium, near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tees. Following the planetarium show solar observing will be available.
September 2007:
9-15 September, talks (Our Life Giving Star, Monday 10th Sept.) and workshops (Life in the Heliosphere, Thursday 13, Friday 14th Sept.), the BA Festival of Science, York
17-22 September, Living with a Star exhibition, an interactive exhibit about the Sun and its violent activity, Armagh Planetarium, Ireland
December 2007:
14 December, Ancient Astronomy and Modern Science: The Sun, Wynyard Planetarium, near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tee, 7:15pm
June 2008:
13 June, Aurora, activities for schools, Wynyard Planetarium, near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tee
August 2008:
24 August, Sectrets of the Sun Planetarium show, Wynyard Planetarium, near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton-on-Tee, 3pm
For further information please contact Lucie Green
