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 12th September
| 13:00 | Arrive at campsite, pitch up & set up |
| 16:00 | Talk - To be confirmed |
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Time: 1 hour 15 mins |
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| 21:00 | Live Sky Tour - Paul Hill |
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Time: 30 minutes Paul Hill is an expert science communicator and highly skilled practical astronomer – one of the few that shuns these new-fangled tracking telescopes, preferring to dance across the cosmos by his own guiding hand. Using his almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the night sky, Paul will take you on a tour of the best objects available to view this Astrocamp. Feel free to gaze in wonder with the naked-eye, or join in with your binoculars or telescope. |
Sunday 13th September
| 14:00 | Main Talk - To be confirmed |
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Time: 1 hr |
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| 15:30 | Awesome Astronomy Crew - Quiz |
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Time: 1 hour The legendary Astrocamp Quiz! |
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| 21:00 | Live Sky Tour - Paul Hill |
Monday 14th September
| 13:30 | Talk - To be confirmed |
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Time: 1 hr |
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| 14:45 | Afternoon Tea on the Common. |
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Time: 1 hr Bring your left over goodies, snacks, and home baked goods to afternoon tea on the Common, as we wax lyrical about the joys of Astrocamp! |
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| 15:45 | Awesome Astronomy – Live Podcast |
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Time: 1 hour Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes during a recording of Awesome Astronomy? Well, wonder no more! Come and join Paul and Jen as they record the next podcast episode in front of a live audience - you! Bring your questions, comments, and thoughts about the latest space exploration and astronomy developments and who knows, maybe it’ll be your voice titillating the airwaves from Cydonia next time… |
Tuesday 15th September
| 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!