Scarborough Astronomical Society: Guest Speaker: Colin Steele "Professional and Amateur Astronomy"
Friday, 19 March 2027
- Time
- 19:15 - 21:30
- Price
- £3 on the door for non-members.
Astronomy is one are where great contributions are made by both professional and amateurs but in many ways the distinction between the two is somewhat blurred.
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Guest Speaker Colin Steele will be presenting "Professional and Amateur Astronomy".
Astronomy is one are where great contributions are made by both professional and amateurs but in many ways the distinction between the two is somewhat blurred.
In fact, it is possible for the same individual to be both a professional and an amateur.
The talk will consider the roles of professional astronomers and amateur astronomers including ways in which each group can help and assist the other. The talk will consider some professional projects and some amateur projects.
Finally, the talk will consider a figure from history who contributed greatly to the subject by being both a professional and an amateur astronomer.
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Astronomy is one are where great contributions are made by both professional and amateurs but in many ways the distinction between the two is somewhat blurred.
In fact, it is possible for the same individual to be both a professional and an amateur.
The talk will consider the roles of professional astronomers and amateur astronomers including ways in which each group can help and assist the other. The talk will consider some professional projects and some amateur projects.
Finally, the talk will consider a figure from history who contributed greatly to the subject by being both a professional and an amateur astronomer.
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
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