The Herstmonceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival 2006

The Herstmonceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival 2006

THE BIGGEST ASTRONOMY WEEKEND IN THE UK!

September 29th, 30th & 1st October

Main event days Saturday and Sunday

To include:
Friday & Saturday evening - Viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting), visits to the Space Geodesy Facility & radio Shack plus prize astronomy quiz on Saturday.
Saturday - 5 lectures, tours around the telescopes, visits to the Space Geodesy Facility & radio shack
Sunday - Family fun day with rocket making and launching, desk top rocket demonstrations, Storm Troopers, Pluto treasure hunt, visits to the radio shack

All this plus trade stalls, viewing through solar telescopes, over 90 hands-on science exhibits, astronomy societies, Beer tent & refreshments, an opportunity to visit the grounds of Herstmonceux castle, Raffle & much more!

Great raffle prizes and treasure hunt prizes have been donated by the sponsors

Many amateur astronomers will be camping over the weekend under the backdrop of the telescope domes at the UK?'s home of astronomy

For further information contact the Observatory Science Centre (details below) or visit our website www.the-observatory.org

Prices: camping £10 per pitch per night (max 4 people per pitch), weekend registration £30 per adult, £28 senior, £25 child (includes entry into the centre on Friday evening, Saturday day and evening, Sunday until 6pm, ticket to the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux castle, souvenir and identification lanyard).

Alternatively turn up on the day (usual entrance fee applies) or evening (£8.50 per adult, £6.50 per child)

Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
fax: 01323 832741
email: info@the-observatory.org www.the-observatory.org
Registered Charity Number 298542