Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival 2010, Hailsham, East Sussex.
September 3rd, 4th & 5th
Main event days - 4th & 5th September
The annual Astronomy Festival is an extremely successful weekend and we are again proud to present another exciting weekend for 2010. Come and soak up the incredible atmosphere that surrounds Herstmonceux and its wonderful historic telescopes.
There will also be the chance to win an 8-inch LT Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope which has been very generously donated to The Centre by Chris Morrison the Vice President of Support Services for Meade
Camp under the backdrop of the observatory domes:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
£10 per night.
Allows up to 4 people per site.
There are a limited number of sites so BOOK EARLY!
Throughout the weekend there will be a comprehensive programme of events:
Lectures
Talks about the telescopes
Planetarium shows
Visits to the Space Geodesy Facility
Visits to the Radio Shack
Trade stalls
Astronomy Societies hosting activities
All the hands-on Science exhibits
Family activity fun day on the Sunday
Viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting)
There will also be the usual
Raffles on both main event days with fabulous prizes* donated by the sponsors and trade stalls
Separate Raffle for the 8" LT Schmidt-Cassegrain
Beer tent
Food and refreshments
*In 2009 Chris Morrison the Vice President of Support Services for Meade very generously donated an ETX LS ‘Lightswitch' technology telescope. This year Chris has once AGAIN donated a fabulous prize - an 8-inch LT Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Chris for his tremendous support of the festival. Other prizes will include various items donated by our sponsors and trade stands.
The centre is in the grounds of Herstmonceux Castle which is well worth a visit during your stay (separate admission price).
The proposed programme of events includes the following#
Friday 3rd September (6.30pm - 11pm)
Viewing
Tours of the telescopes
Visits to the Space Geodesy Facility (SGF). Please note that the SGF does not charge an admission fee for any visit
Saturday 4th September 10am - 6pm
5 lectures throughout the day (extra cost of £2 per lecture)
Talks about the telescopes
Tours around the Space Geodesy Facility
Raffle drawn at 5pm (be in it to win it!)
Amateur Radio demonstrations throughout the day
Planetarium shows
Activities run by local Astronomical Societies
Saturday 4th September 6.30pm - 11pm
Viewing
Tours of the telescopes
Visits to the Space Geodesy Facility
Terry's Spectacular Prize Winning Quiz
Sunday 5th September (10am - 6pm)
Talk by Terry Dobner, former RGO telescope engineer
Family oriented talk by Anton Vamplew at 1pm
Family activity workshops including water rockets and telescope making
Telescope tours
Planetarium shows
Raffle drawn at 4pm (be in it to win it!)
Separate Grand Prize Raffle draw at ~4.15pm
Activities run by local Astronomical Societies
In 2009 we were joined by the Storm Troopers on the Sunday and we hope to welcome them back again this year.
Cost
We are again offering a fantastic deal if you are able to join us for the whole weekend, in fact there is no increase on the weekend registration price.
Normal admission price applies to EACH of the four sessions:
Friday 6.30pm-11pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Saturday 6.30pm-11pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
£7.40 adult, £5.80 senior, £5.55 child
ALTERNATIVELY you can book for the whole weekend:
Whole weekend registration: £30.00 per adult, £23.00 per senior and £20.00 per child.
You will receive a souvenir, a ticket to visit the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux Castle and a lanyard which permits entry into the centre from Friday afternoon until 6pm on Sunday.
THIS CAN BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
Entry to the gardens and grounds of the castle: £6 adult, £4.95 senior, £3 child
If you are not camping but require local accomodation here are a few suggestions:
# Subject to change, please check the website for the latest information.