Posted by admin on Jan 30, 2015 in Events, Main |

The life and discoveries made by the ground breaking Italian scientist Galileo was the subject of the presentation given by society Chairman Paul Neaves. Approximately twenty members of the society braved the winter weather to enjoy the works of the man who was an astronomer, physicist, mathematician, philosopher and inventor. Paul explained the Geocentric...

Posted by admin on Jan 30, 2015 in Events, Main |

Saturday 24th January an interest day was held at the University Academy Keighley Organised by Mrs Janet Armstrong. Around 35 guides took part in three rocket workshops run by Society chairman Paul Neaves. The students learnt the basics of rocket science via a presentation and audio visual material. The basics of space and rocket science the theme centered...

Posted by admin on Jan 30, 2015 in Events, Main |

Wednesday 7th January 2015. Keighley astronomical society visited 20 five pupils at Parkwood Primary School. The Morning session involved the ‘How Big is Big’ workshop. Where the Space cadets for the day were taken from the size of their classroom to understand how far is the Moon away from the size of the Solar system and wider universe. All...