RSC Astrochemistry Themed Event at Cygnus Observatory

Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are hosting an event for the Royal Society of Chemistry (Local section members).

Date: Tuesday 31st January 2017.

Time: from 6:30 pm.

Entry: RSC Members: Free, Friends & Family: £2.

(Contributions to SAS fundraising nonetheless welcomed).

Royal Society of Chemistry members from across the North East are invited to attend for a fun night of assorted astronomical treats at the Cygnus Observatory  and various SAS members telescopes of all shapes and sizes at/around the WWT Washington Wetlands Centre.

Note: This is a private event for RSC members and friends and family.

Support Required: We need as many SAS members astronomers & volunteers to participate as possible with & without telescopes to support this event.

High Resolution PDF of the event poster available to download.

• The crescent Moon in glorious detail.
• The planets Mars & Venus.
• The planet Uranus, seventh planet outward from the sun.
• Globular cluster, Open Galaxy Clusters,  Double Clusters(NGC 869/884)
• Amazing stellar nursery, the Orion Nebula (M42).
• Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
• Gorgeous open star clusters such as “The Seven Sisters” (M45).
• Plus many other wonders of the night sky.
• RSC members: Free, Friends & Family: £2
• All proceeds go directly to the SAS fundraising.
• Contributions to Society fundraising nonetheless welcomed.

• Suitable for all ages.
• Telescopes of all shapes and sizes.
• Lots to see and do.
• New ”All Access” telescope available to wheelchair users.
• Interactive presentations with Q&A.
  • Guest speaker: Prof Martin McCoustra (Heriot Watt University).
• Expertise & advice from local SAS astronomers.
• Videos and Demonstrations.
• Stargazing friendly torches to buy at reception
  • Lots of other society related merchandise to buy
• Refreshments available to buy.
• Bring suitable clothing for the weather.