Norman Lockyer Observatory Diary Summer 2013

South West Astronomy Fair August 10th 10 th August Normal Lockyer Observatory 9.30am – 6.00pm Come for a full day of talks with trade stands. See the web for more details.

Summer NLO Local Events:- Public Openings: 10 th July Open 2.30pm 11 th July Open 8.30pm 12 th July “The sun and how we observe it safely”. Meeting 8.30pm 19 th July “Seeing and detecting meteors”. Meeting 8.30pm 24 th July Open 2.30pm 25th July Open 8.30pm “Finding Pluto” 26 th July “The Constellation Hercules” Meeting 8.30pm 31 st July Open 2.30pm 10 th August SW Astronomy Fair 9.30am to 6.00pm. Talks and Stalls 12 th August Open 8.30pm “Perseids Meteor Shower” 14 th August Open 2.30pm 21 st August Open 2.30pm 22 nd August Open 8.30pm 28 th August Open 2.30pm Other Group Meetings:- Astronomy Groups: Meet every Friday 8.30pm (summertime) Astro Group in Lecture Theatre. Observers’ Group in Planetarium. History Group and Meteorology Group: Next meeting in the autumn. Radio Group: Meets every Tuesday 7.30pm Other Events 16 th July Sidmouth Café Scientifique. “A romp around some hormones” with Dr Chris Burke, Endocrinologist. Meets every 3 rd Tuesday, Sidmouth Costa Coffee House. 3pm . No event in August. Astronomical Events 10 th July New Moon 22 nd July Full Moon 22 nd July Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower 12 th August Perseids Meteor Shower Future Events Monthly lectures (subject to change):- Summer break. Next meeting September 9th “Observing the Northern Lights” with David Philips with the AGM of the Society. Local Events 15-20 th Oct 2013 Sidmouth Science Festival

Astronomical World Events Nov 2013-Jan 2014 Comet C/2012S1 visible. Will be the brightest comet for the past century.

Any volunteers wishing to help with any of the above events are always welcome. Check internet for further details . Any suggestions/corrections email [email protected] www.normanlockyer.com Enquiries and membership to [email protected]