Herstmoinceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival 2007: Fri 7th September - Sun 9th September - Herstmonceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival 2012
Annual Astronomy Festival 2012
Camp under the backdrop of the observatory domes:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
£10 per night.
Allows up to 4 people per site.
There are a limited number of sites so BOOK EARLY!
Throughout the weekend there will be a comprehensive programme of events:
Lectures
Talks about the telescopes
Science Shows
Visits to the Radio Shack
Trade stalls
Spectacular Science exhibits
Family activity fun day on the Sunday
Viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting) and the smaller telescopes of amateur astronomy societies including a dedicated observing site in the camping field which will be available after The Centre closes at 11pm
There will also be the usual
Raffles on both main event days with fabulous prizes* donated by the sponsors and trade stalls
Beer tent
Food and refreshments
RAFFLES: In 2011 Chris Morrison the Vice President of Support Services for Meade once again very generously donated a telescope through Telescope House for our separate raffle - an LS-6 ACF. We would like to take this opportunity to AGAIN thank Chris and Telescope House for their tremendous support of the festival.
The two daily raffles during the festival will include various items donated by our sponsors and trade stands. We would like to thank them for their generosity.
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE: The Centre is in the grounds of Herstmonceux Castle which is well worth a visit during your stay (separate admission price).
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