BBC Sky at Night Magazine headed to Runcorn for a weekend of astronomy fun
Published: October 12, 2014 at 11:00 am
This weekend, 11-12 October, the North West Astronomy Festival returned to Runcorn in Cheshire and BBC Sky at Night Magazine was there to join in the fun.
There was a whole array of events on offer, including presentations by some of the leading experts in astronomy, workshops, telescope surgeries and much more.
Vendors from all over the country were there, offering some great deals on everything from laser pointers to the biggest and best mounts and telescopes.
“It was a stunning event,” says Sue Davies from the Knowledge Observatory, who organised the festival.
“The feedback we’ve had from every single person was that it was the most amazing weekend.”
For many the highlight was the social supper, where double act Paul Abel and John Culshaw had the audience in stitches with their comedy banter.
The festival will return next year, bigger and better than ever.
“We’re looking to do something completely different on the Sunday next year,” said Davies.
“We’re really going to pull something out of the bag.”
Throughout the day we were treated to talks from Helen Keen, Damian Peach, Will Gater and others, but the highlight was the evening meal, where double act John Culshaw and Paul Abel had the audience in stitches.
BBC Sky at Night Magazine was on hand throughout the entire event.
The event had activities for children as well as adult astronomers.
The event was organised by the Knowledge Observatory, who seek to reengage young people with education.
There were many vendors selling the best and latest astronomy equipment and accessories.
Several pieces of kit were on display, allowing attendees to get hands-on with the equipment before buying.
The best deals were all quickly snapped up and most people left with a new piece of kit. Even BBC Sky at Night Magazine Editor Chris Bramely didn't escape without buying a new mount.
There was a wide range of equipment on offer.
Several solar telescopes were set up outside to give everyone a great look at our nearest star
Thanks to the great weather, there were many opportunities to get a look at our Sun.
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Several solar telescopes were set up outside to give everyone a great look at our nearest star
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