External Visit: SAS visits Christ’s College (previously Grindon Hall Christian School)

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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• 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.

• 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.