Alston Observatory

Run by the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute, UCLan. An Undergraduate Teaching & Outreach Facility. Tweets by Dr Joanne Pledger & Dr Mark Norris.

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If you are interested in 3I/ATLAS but don't want AI generated nonsense Mark has made some videos that describe the real facts of this fascinating interstellar visitor.

https://t.co/5CZJkw8EMG

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Our next public observing night of the season will be on Wednesday the 1st of October. Free tickets are released tonight at 6PM here:

Early Session (6-7:45PM): https://t.co/sPywvevQMD
Later Session (8:15-10PM): https://t.co/y1SF4pG3up

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Cubs from Sixth Penwortham Cubs were treated to an out of this world experience when they visited @AlstonObsy last night.

As well as seeing Jupiter and the Orion Nebula they got to see a SpaceX satellite heading to orbit above them.

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Our next public observing night of the season will be on Wednesday the 8th of January. Free tickets are released at 6PM on Friday 6th of December (tomorrow) here:

Early Session: https://t.co/PfqXwY9bi2
Later Session: https://t.co/O9FQ8SChrr

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Our next public observing night of the season will be on Wednesday the 4th of December. Free tickets are released at 6PM on Friday 8th of November (tomorrow) here:

Early Session: https://t.co/AkgSINIggI
Later Session: https://t.co/R9l2H876ds

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Our next public observing night of the season will be on Wednesday the 6th of November. Free tickets are released at 6PM on Friday 11th of October here:

Early Session: https://t.co/iHRI49xEwn
Later Session: https://t.co/gzf38U8aWU

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Our own Dr. Joanne Pledger is leading a series of free CPD events for teachers based on her award winning "Into Our Skies: Space in Schools" project. Details on how to register below.

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The 8” Cooke refractor telescope at the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory in Moor Park has seen its first light of the 21st century. This is another major step forward in our plan to bring the observatory back into use.

https://t.co/tzecp7213H

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Preston Astro Show hosted by our friends the Preston and District Astronomical Society is on Saturday October 5th. Come along for a range of fun activities.

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Our first public observing night of the season will be on Wednesday the 2nd of October. Free tickets are released at 6PM on Friday 13th of September here:

Early Session: https://t.co/bsX8p8ev1V

Later Session: https://t.co/LUzyPMZbA8

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ICYMI - The latest @ehtelescope observations from a collaboration of astronomers (including
@UCLan) have returned the highest-ever resolution images of a #BlackHole from Earth! 🌍🔭

Read the full story 👇

https://t.co/YR03GQArcj

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@katefutter Yes, we are in the process of sorting this now. The first will be the first Wednesday in October.

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Free public lecture (booking required) hosted by the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute. Learn about how the amazing Universe around us formed from the tiny ripples seen in the cosmic microwave background.

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Interested in studying for qualifications (up to a full BSc degree) in Astronomy by distance learning?

There is still time to apply to the course run by the University of Central Lancashire, starting in September.

https://t.co/7VAwP9jgXO

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Interested in studying for qualifications (up to a full BSc degree) in Astronomy by distance learning?

There is still time to apply to the course run by the University of Central Lancashire, starting in September.

https://t.co/7VAwP9jgXO

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3) Gradjobs2024-21 Data Analyst for Global Warming Project (Derek Ward-Thompson)

Full details can be found on https://t.co/RAp4ICRodN, go to “Jobs” and type “gradjobs2024” into the search box and you will see the full list. The application deadline is 21st April.

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The JHI has 3 paid internships for UCLan students running from 3rd June to 28th July 2024.

1) Gradjobs2024-07 Space in Schools Public Engagement Co-ordinator (Joanne Pledger)

2) Gradjobs2024-08 Planetarium show developer (Daniel Brown)

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Our next public observing night will be on Wednesday the 10th of April. Free tickets are released at 6PM on Friday 8th of March here:

Early Session: https://t.co/UeF42FYmcC

Later Session: https://t.co/e3WiCXCBiG