Inspiring Astronomy starts here...
HantsAstro is for anyone who has any interest in astronomy who wishes to use this as a stepping stone into something more active across Hampshire or beyond. This year we will be running the Telescope Clinic again at the INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium on Wednesday 11th November 2009.
FREE advice session, followed by Planetarium Show.
With regional astronomy societies and members of the BBC Sky at Night team.
Have you got a telescope languishing in your attic? A forgotten pair of binoculars at the back of the wardrobe? Or even just an interest to know more. Then make the most of the dark winter nights by getting out and taking a look at the beautiful night skies. And find out how by coming to INTECH's Telescope Amnesty event. Strictly ages 8yr+.
What is a Telescope Amnesty? See below or watch Martin Sabin-Smith's film of our Jan 2009 event, which went ahead despite poor weather.
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27 JANUARY 2010 INTECH TELESCOPE AMNESTY
Advice session: 6:30pm - 8:15pm, completely FREE
Bring your kit to INTECH for free advice on how to get the best from it. Arrive any time from 6:30pm for this drop-in event. Volunteers from regional astronomy societies will help you use your equipment for an early evening observation on the INTECH terrace.
While you're here, try out other equipment, get advice on what to buy (or not to buy!), and find out about local astronomical societies. INTECH's friends, the online astronomy group HantsAstro, will be at this event - ask them about their free observing nights at the INTECH site!
Please ensure children are supervised at all times. Also be aware that most of the equipment on display will belong to our visiting experts, so please ask before you use it. No tickets for this part of the evening - just drop in anytime from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.
Reflectors, Dobsonsians Refractors and SCTs. See them all, discuss and learn. We'll be bringing a few of our 'Big Guns' to the show... And you thought we only did small telescopes!
The INTECH cafe will be open during this event selling baked potatoes, hot drinks and more.
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Special Planetarium Show: 8:30pm - 9:30pm inc Q&A, £6/£5
Telescope Amnesty Special: a tour of the night sky
Live planetarium show with Pete Lawrence and Ninian Boyle of the BBC Sky at Night team
A trip across the night sky, showing you what to look out for through the coming months. Featuring objects visible to the naked eye or with binoculars and small telescopes.
Tickets for the show are £6/£5 (concession for seniors and those in full-time education). We strongly recommend booking your tickets early on (01962) 891902 as this event is expected to sell out. No late entry to the planetarium.
As this show is part of their monthly Space Lecture series, you can book your ticket with other lectures using their 5-for-4 special deal. See Space Lecture webpage for details.
www.intech-uk-com
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Comments from the feedback box at the Oct 2008 Telescope Amnesty:
"This has been an exceptional opportunity to get good advice and guidance to use a telescope and fuel interest in astronomy. Brilliant evening. Do it again"
"I thought it was all very good - especially the chaps showing us the telescopes! They were great and full of knowledge"
"Excellent night and very interesting"
"Would be great to run this event 4 times a year - to show highlights of each season"
"Excellent evening - thanks"
"There were star constellations that I hadn't even heard of, now I can boast at how I can see Orion"
"I loved it! Wooo!"
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Please note this event is for those aged 8yr+ only. Younger children will not be allowed entry.
