Earlier this year, we launched a competition inviting children to submit questions about space to the Bath Astronomers. We received some fascinating questions, from ‘how to cook in space?’ to ‘what would happen if the Earth was cut in half?’ Come and find out the answers in our special half term display, featuring a short...
John Herschel - the Last Polymath. Saturday 8th June, All - day conference held at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. From 9am to 6pm. Tickets can be booked from the BRLSI website, please click on 'More information and tickets'. Sir John Herschel (1792-1871), son of the astronomer William Herschel and nephew to Caroline Herschel,...
Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy with the Bath Astronomers from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. The solar telescopes and Bath Astronomers will be in the museum's garden from 10am to 4pm to help guide you to observe the Sun...
How well do you know the night sky? We’ve hidden some beautiful embroidered constellations in and around our museum for a special summer star trail. Extended to the end of September due to popular demand! Drop-in until Sunday 29 September (Closed on Mondays) Free with museum entry (children enter the museum for free accompanied by...
Planetarium Show at the Percy Community Centre Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries in our interactive family show. The planetarium show will last approximately 40 minutes. Session 1: 10.15-11am Session 2: 11.30am-12.15pm Session 3: 1.15pm-2pm Pre booking for ALL members of your group, both...
Solar Sunday with the Bath Astronomers and Herschel Society. Free public event held on Milsom Street, Bath. We'll be celebrating our nearest star on Sunday 25th August alongside the Bath Astronomers and the Herschel Society on Milsom Street junction with New Bond Street. The day long celebration will include Sun and space related crafts for...
Take a trip into space this Autumn, with a specially created family planetarium show at Bath Central Library. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the night sky as we explore the legends and traditions of this special festival and discover what stars and planets you can see in the sky tonight. The Planetarium Shows are...
***This event has now sold out, apologies for any disappointment.*** Join the Bath Astronomers to stargaze from the back garden of the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, where the Planet Uranus was discovered from by William Herschel on 13th March 1781. There will also be a chance to explore the house where brother and sister musicians...
Autumn Astronomy: With the Bath Astronomers Monday 23rd September, 8pm to 10pm Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to take part in night time astronomy from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781.The Bath Astronomers will be at the museum with their telescopes to guide you around the Autumn night sky. This...
Come and celebrate Halloween at the Herschel Museum. Hear talks on the myths and legends surrounding the Halloween sky as well as learning about the Moon itself. If clear, telescopes will be available to observe the night sky from the garden. Some spooky astronomers will be on hand to chat about the stars and planets...
