SheffieldAS
21-05-2008, 03:05 PM
Astronomers from the Sheffield Astronomical Society are inviting the public to observe the Sun this Sunday 25th May at a one off special event at the Botanical Gardens. Running from 12:00am till 6:00pm, visitors can drop into the event at any time to see the Sun directly through a safely filtered telescope.
The astronomers warn that you should never look directly at the Sun without such special equipment and supervision.
The weather report looks great. There will be plenty of free information and astronomers to answer any questions.
For more information please ring the astronomy hotline on 0778 518 5240 or visit www.sheffieldastro.org.uk .
Membership of the Sheffield Astronomical Society gives you free entrance to all events and is only £28 a year for adults and £6 for under 18's.
The astronomers warn that you should never look directly at the Sun without such special equipment and supervision.
The weather report looks great. There will be plenty of free information and astronomers to answer any questions.
For more information please ring the astronomy hotline on 0778 518 5240 or visit www.sheffieldastro.org.uk .
Membership of the Sheffield Astronomical Society gives you free entrance to all events and is only £28 a year for adults and £6 for under 18's.