Sunderland Astronomical Society are will visiting Northumberland Park).
- Date: Tuesday 25th February 2020.
- Time: from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
- Entry: Free (Private Event for Christ’s College (pupils, parents, staff) & SAS participants only.
There will be access up to the observing site so no carrying heavy equipment AND our cars will be allowed to park nearby observing locations.
Address:
Christ’s College (previously called Grindon Hall Christian School)
Pennywell Road,
Sunderland,
SR4 8PG
Estimated pupils parents, staff turnout approx. 150+ .
Format: An astronomy related talk, possible demos and observing dure & afterwards, if the weather is favorable.
We need 10 – 15+ scopes.
Help with SAS merchandise (if implemented)
We need as many SAS members astronomers & volunteers to participate as possible with & without telescopes to support this event.
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Powerful telescopes will be available to view:
- The planets Venus, Uranus
- The amazing Orion nebula, M42
- Globular star clusters, Open Galaxy Clusters, Double Clusters(NGC 869/884)
- Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
- The Seven sisters open star cluster (M45)
- Plus many other wonders of the night sky.
- Entry: Free.(Event For pupils and staff of the Grindon Hall Christian School only)
- All SAS merchandise proceeds go directly to the SAS fundraising.
- Contributions to Society fundraising nonetheless welcomed.
Information & Activities:
- For pupils, parents and staff of the Christ’s College
- Suitable for all ages.
- Telescopes of all shapes and sizes
- Supported by the North East’s largest astronomical society.
- Lots to see and do.
- Interactive presentations with Q&A.
- Expertise & advice from local SAS astronomers.
- Astro related Videos, Slideshows and Demonstrations.
- Bring suitable clothing for the weather.
