Edinburgh's Royal Observatory

Inspiring the next generation and wider world about our work in astronomy @stfc_matters @ukatc Part of @UKRI_News @PhysAstroEd

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You can also find @UKATC on LinkedIn! 🪐🛰️✨

For astronomy news, technology, innovation and insights follow us 👉 https://t.co/73ntEgFaU2

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Happy holidays from everyone @UKATC and @RoyalObs! 🎄🎅🎁

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A cold and frosty start @RoyalObs, UK ATC and @PhysAstroEd in Edinburgh this morning. ❄️

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New EU funding has been announced for the Wide Field Spectroscopic Telescope, which could become the next major observatory infrastructure project after the Extremely Large Telescope has been completed. 📡✨

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/20K8cXOB7I

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Well done Luca! 🎊

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Congratulations to Luca Milan on his recent win at the @DaresburyLab and UK ATC Apprenticeship Awards! 🏆🎉

“Thanks to @STFC_Matters for this award. I've gained so much knowledge and experience since starting at UK ATC."

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/XjSTvDb60M

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This project not only preserves the heritage of this unique building but also enhances its aesthetics, sound insulation and thermal efficiency. 👇

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There are two sides to UK ATC: state of the art labs alongside the Victorian @RoyalObs. And preserving our heritage is just as important as cutting edge astronomy technology. 🏦🛠️

Find out more👉 https://t.co/SghagEkogP

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We've tallied the figures and counted the cash and the final total for our @macmillancancer coffee morning was an amazing £928.30! 🤑

Thank you to all the bakers (and eaters) for making it such a successful event! 🧁🍰🥮

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Want to visit us and feeling spontaneous? Two tickets have just opened up for our
"night at the observatory" happening TONIGHT at 8pm!
Book them here:
https://t.co/4Y35PSVAFg

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Want to know more about @atlast_design's objectives & anticipated impacts in #astronomy? 📡🌟

UK ATC led the development of a new brochure that summarises AtLAST's science goals, possible locations, sustainability plan & more.

More details 👉 https://t.co/bKkrDAAeje

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Is this a mask, a cosmic skull, a galactic monster's head or a new image from #JWST?

The striking reds are a combination of mid-infrared light from #MIRI and visible & ultraviolet light from @HUBBLE_space.

#HappyHalloween 🎃💀👻

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/3lsHUsK9Ct

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#HappyHalloween - just some of the spooky bakes at our @macmillancancer Coffee Morning! 🧁💀🎃👻

If you would like to donate 👉https://t.co/s2kPhrdC9Q

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UK ATC and @RAL_Space_STFC played a key role in designing, building and assembling @ESO's VISTA telescope. 🔭

Over 13 years VISTA has taken over 200,000 images to create the largest ever infrared map of our galaxy, the Milky Way. 🗺️🌌

Find out more 👉https://t.co/dDfRlPGcXG

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Dr Julian Dines speaks to @ThatsTVScotland about the relaunch of the space testing facilities at the Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh. 📺

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/vDobbewqrD

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Excited for our Open Day on Saturday?😃

Get a sneak peek of the JCMB tour with former student ambassador Annabelle as she guides you through our Junior Honours labs. Want to see it yourself? Reserve a space now 👉 https://t.co/Mhf4lKmvHj

#EdinburghOpenDay #UniversityOfEdinburgh

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Stunning new image and amazing new science from #JWST which has discovered candidates for the first young brown dwarfs outside our galaxy! 🟫🌌

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/KCrxPO8hF4

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After 9mths of renovations and £400k of investment from @STFC_Matters the Higgs Centre for Innovation is back in business! ⚡️🚀💾🔬

Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/iyxGQZpQLl

Find out how Higgs could help your tech-business 👉 https://t.co/mCTE8UkV2A

[Edinburgh's Royal Observatory @RoyalObs]

‼️REMINDER: There is no Autumn Talk tonight!‼️
We'll be back next week for some #JWST astronomy!

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Next up in our Autumn talks series is Derek McLeod, who'll share with us the ground-breaking discoveries of the most distant galaxies using JWST!
When? 29th Oct, 7pm
Where? The observatory
How? Book here! https://t.co/YV0c4CYHZb

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Stunning!

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Some amazing shots of the aurora over UK ATC, Higgs and @RoyalObs in Edinburgh last week! 😯

(📸taken by Instrument Scientist William Taylor)

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A big day @UKATC and @RoyalObs 👇

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Today Professor Gillian Wright CBE steps down as Director @UKATC & Head of Site @RoyalObs. A big thank you from everyone on site for your leadership over the years. 🎉🎊

And welcome to Professor Christophe Dumas who takes over the role.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/dH13tJT6lw