After the society received written requests from over 20 pupils asking if anyone from the society could visit the school to talk to them and show them some equipment, Keith and Brian put together a superb presentation aimed at introducing the subject of Astronomy to both pupils and parents and answering the many questions raised by the pupils in their letters.
As well as a presentation, two 8” Newtonian telescopes were set up outside as well as a set of binoculars for everyone to sample the delights on offer that evening. Pupils, Parents and teachers were all treated to views of the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars as they had never seen before. The Orion Nebula was also observed by a couple of pupils just before we packed up.
There were about 45 people who attended and feedback from the event has been fantastic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. There have been so many positive comments from pupils, parents and staff at the school with many asking “When’s the next one?” before it had even finished! We were mentioned in the schools news letter and the school has asked me to pass on their thanks again to Keith & Brian.
I have included some pictures from the 130+ taken on the evening.
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