Special Interest Groups

Nick will also visit YOUR school or institution. He presents a wide range of courses / lectures / INSET training days etc... there will always be something applicable to your specific needs.
Contact Nick for details on 01253 772974 or click here to email

Developed to provide an introduction to astronomy in an informal and fun environment, A Journey Through The Night Sky is open to groups of between 18 and 24 people and incorporates:

  • A visual presentation on the subject of
    ‘Life, The Universe and Everything…!’
  • A planetarium show of ‘A Journey Through
    The Night Sky Season By Season’
  • A Question and Answer Session
  • Star Charts
  • Refreshments

The event usually lasts approximately 2.5 hours and normally begins at 6.30pm/7.30pm although we can be flexible about the start time. Groups who meet in the afternoon can also be accommodated.

Groups wishing to book A Journey Through The Night Sky can choose from two refreshment options:

Option 1:
Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, crisps and biscuits, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Cost: £14.00 per head

Option 2:
Deluxe finger buffet consisting of sandwiches, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls, quiche, pizza slices, selection of sweets and cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Cost : £17.00 per head

Dates available:  On Request 

Dr. Nick Lister, resident astronomer at the Centre and presenter of A Journey Through The Night Sky, has an enthusiasm for his subject that is simply infectious and all of the many different groups, clubs and societies that have visited the Centre since it opened in April 2005, have gone away inspired.

To Book Now
To book A Journey Through The Night Sky for your group please click here or email astronomy@rossallcorporation.co.uk

Need Further Information?
If you are would like to speak to Dr. Lister before making a booking, please do not hesitate to call on 01253 772974.

How to Find Us - for a map and directions, please click here. 
 

The Opening of the Lawrence House Astronomy and Space Science Centre