BBC's Sky at Night expert to give talk at Hampshire Astronomical Group

BINOCULAR astronomy expert Steve Tonkin will be giving the next talk for Hampshire Astronomical Group.
Chris Broom
By Chris Broom
Published 13th Oct 2022, 21:39 BST
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A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Dark Skies Adviser, broadcaster, author and public outreach teacher, Steve is well-known for his ‘Binocular Tour’ for BBC TV’s long-running Sky at Night programme

and his monthly column in the Sky at Night Magazine.

In the talk, Two Eyes are Better than One: Binocular Astronomy, he will tell how, depending on the object being observed, binocular views can often surpass the view from telescopes.

The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. PICTURE: Graham Bryant/Hampshire Astronomical Group/Clanfield ObservatoryThe conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. PICTURE: Graham Bryant/Hampshire Astronomical Group/Clanfield Observatory
The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. PICTURE: Graham Bryant/Hampshire Astronomical Group/Clanfield Observatory
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Steve will also discuss the different types of binoculars and the pitfalls to avoid when buying a pair.

The talk takes place on Friday, October 14 at 7.30pm for an 8pm start, at The Memorial Hall, South Lane, Clanfield.

Tickets are £3 on the door for visitors.

All are invited to join them for free refreshments and chat, plus a raffle and astronomy book sale

For further details go to hantsastro.org.uk/publictalks/index.php.

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