Festival of astronomy in London celebrates IYA2009

23 November 2009

The University College London is running a festival of astronomy for schools, families, and the general public. The aim is to celebrate IYA2009, and all events are free of charge.

Activities include a spherical projection device, 14-metre timeline, handling ancient rocks, building scale Solar Systems, using telescopes, talking to astronomers about their work, Stars r'us (an interactive exhibit to show how stars are born, live and die) and much more.

Pre-booked school groups: November 25th, 26th and 27th
Families and the general public (first come first served): Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November from 11:00 to 19:00

Venue: University College London, Gower street WC1E 6BT (please use the main UCL gate in Gower Street, nearest tube Euston Square)

For school booking and general information, please contact Dr Francisco Diego: fd@star.ucl.ac.uk
UCL Your Universe website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/youruniverse/


Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI



The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.