Astromeet 2011 Information

Saturday November 12^th
Doors open at 9.00am
First talk at 10.00am sharp
Venue : The Clothworkers Hall and Foyer, School of Music, Leeds University

Ticket cost: £10 at the door, reduced to £5 for under 18s and full time students on presentation of a valid student card.
Please note that the University only allow us to provide limited catering. We will provide a full list of local pubs and takeaways. Hot and cold drinks will be available on site.

Invited speakers

10.00 - 11.00   Marie-Claire Perkinson - Astrium UK
'The Robotic Exploration of Mars'

Break: refreshments and sales

11.25 - 12.25   Tony Morris - BAA, Mexborough & Swinton AS
'Astrophotography with a DSLR Camera'
(This is a change to the programme, as the previously arranged speaker
is unable to attend due to unforseen problems.)

Break: lunch and sales

13.35 - 14.35   Prof. Ruth Gregory - University of Durham
'Our Universe – the Pizza that Nobody Ordered'

Break: refreshments and sales

15.00 - 16.00   Dr. Chris Lintott - University of Oxford
'Astronomical Archaeology - What Galaxies Tell Us About the Universe'

Break: tea and sales

16.30 - 17.30   Dr. Allan Chapman - University of Oxford
'Aliens: A History from Selenites to ET'

All times approximate. Please be aware that our guest speakers all have to travel to be with us at the Astromeet. It is therefore possible that the actual programme may need to be modified in the light of circumstances on the day.

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Astromeet 2011 Information