Another video guide – this time centred on the constellation Leo, the guardian of Spring skies in the northern hemisphere. Did you know about the beautiful double star in the Sickle called Algieba? Or the dwarf galaxy visible next to Regulus under the darkest skies?
With special thank to Random Records and artist Kanc Cover for the background music.
Clear skies!
Face-on spiral galaxy NGC 6814
I’m looking forward to presenting another astronomy talk for the 2019 Inverness Science Festival. Talk details below:
Astronomer Stephen Mackintosh from Highland Astronomy will take you on a journey through space and time, looking at the massive stellar structures that make up the observable universe – Galaxies.
How did we discover them, how many are there and what do they tell us about the immense scale and dynamics of the universe?
Plus tips and advice on observing galaxies and other faint deep sky objects for yourself.
Time: 7pm – 8pm, 8th May 2019
Venue: Main Lecture Theatre, UHI Campus
Booking links: Eventbrite
Here’s an updated list of events I’ll be hosting with Abriachan Forest, the Merkinch Nature Reserve in Inverness and others. Tickets can be picked up via eventbrite (linked) or email contact. Please follow the links below.
Saturday February 9th – Star Stories Aurora special with special guest Graham Bradshaw of Graham Bradshaw Photography. Almost sold out, only a couple of adult and child tickets left. Eventbrite link here.
Saturday 9th March – Star Stories Dark Sky Observing. 70% of tickets already allocated for this one. Eventbrite link here.
Thursday February 28th – Stargazing and Guide to Deep Sky Observing at the Inverness Sea Cadet Hall and in partnership with the Merkinch Nature Reserve. Event details here.
Thursday 28th March – The Life of Stars at the Inverness Sea Cadet Hall and in partnership with the Merkinch Nature Reserve. Event details to be added.
I’ll also be involved in outreach at some festivals this year. So far I can confirm my attendance at SCAPA Festival at Loch Fyne on the 3rd to 5th May Details on the festival and booking info here.
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