An introduction to Radio Astronomy

This will include a live demonstration of Radio Astronomy

About this month’s speaker

Paul Whiting FRAS CSci

Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical society from Suffolk, He is Treasurer of the Orwell Astronomical Society, an outreach astronomer, a STEM ambassador and occasional astronomical tour guide. He last spoke to us in 2018 on the history behind Orwell Park Observatory

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Anyone is welcome – beginner or expert – and there is no need to pre-book. A small charge applies to help us cover costs (typically £3 for non-members; £2 for NEAS members; U16s free). Doors open at 7.30pm with the talk starting at 8.00pm.

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Covid Precautions

• You are encouraged to wear a mask and you are asked to be respectful and sensitive to the medical circumstances of others
• What to do if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) or symptoms of COVID-19
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• We will ventilate the Hall to the best of our ability.