All workshops, talks & quizzes are included in your admission, but please note that this programme is provisional so events and times may change. Please check back before attending
En route to Cwmdu, you can listen to the Awesome Astronomy podcast! Just look for ‘Awesome Astronomy’ on iTunes or go to awesomeastronomy.com
Saturday 28th September
13:00 | Arrive at campsite, pitch up & set up |
15:00 | Meet & Greet; Limerick Competition – John & Jeni Millard |
Come to the gazebo on The Common to meet new friends, share stories & a drink or two. Back by popular demand is Astrocamp’s Limerick Competition - limber up linguists, it’s never just astronomy at this camp! Pick up a form at the Meet & Greet and dazzle us with your rhyming skills. Theme announced at camp – prizes (announced Monday) for the funniest, cleverest, or even the most thought provoking. |
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21:00 | Cwmdu Marathon Part 2 - Paul Hill |
Equipment: None (own telescope/binoculars optional) |
Sunday 29th September
13:00 | InSights of Mars - Dr Anna Horleston |
Time: 1 hr |
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14:30 | Awesome Astronomy Crew - Quiz |
Time: 1 hour The legendary Astrocamp Quiz! |
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15:30 | Awesome Astronomy Crew – Astronomy Panel Bonanza |
Time: 1 hour Do you have a burning question about astronomy or space exploration that you’ve always want answered, but never known who to ask? In this one-hour Live Podcast Special, we’ll be answering all your spacey questions, even throwing in a debate or two! |
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21:00 | Cwmdu Marathon Part 2 - Paul Hill (backup night) |
Equipment: None (own telescope/binoculars optional) Location: The Common, Bob the Dob You may have heard of the Messier Marathon, a challenge to hunt down all 110 of Charles Messier’s objects in a single observing session. Well, brace yourselves … for the Cwmdu Marathon! This is our traditional Live Sky Tour with a difference, as we have crafted our own tour of the night sky to highlight the best views from camp! Join expert science communicator and highly skilled practical astronomer Paul Hill on the Common, where he’ll give you an overview of our latest observing challenge, and kickstart your race! How many will you tick off? The Cwmdu Marathon object list is included in the Welcome Pack. |
Monday 30th September
13:00 | Afternoon Tea on the Common. Limerick Competition Winners Announced |
Back by popular demand is Afternoon Tea on the Common (we are a terribly civilized bunch, don’t you know). Bring your left-over snacks, grab a brew, and share your favourite moments from Camp. We’ll also regale you with the best limericks, and give out prizes. Afternoon tea will continue throughout the day’s talks. Home-baking encouraged! |
Tuesday 1st October
12:00 | Leave campsite. |
The Common (in the middle of the campsite) is the area we’ve created for socialising and observing together.
There’s always lots gathered here to share eyepiece views and learn new astronomy tricks from others.
Join us in the AstroCamp family at the Common!