SCIENCE students at Cronton Sixth Form College observed the night sky and learn about astronomy at Pex Hill’s Leighton Observatory.
The students attended a talk and presentation by members of The Liverpool Astronomical Society (LAS) and had the chance to look through the society’s 12 inch LX200 Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope to observe the night sky.
The LAS is arguably the oldest amateur astronomical society in the world.
Founded in 1881, the society has over 130 years of experience behind it and can offer advice on a wide range of related astronomical subjects.
Cronton science tutor Dr Paul Jackson said: “We are very grateful to the LAS members in sharing their knowledge and expertise with our students.
“We had a very enjoyable evening; the students were able to extend their knowledge and enjoyment of the science of astronomy.”
Student Shaun Faulkner said: “I really enjoyed the talks particularly those that related to deep sky objects; for example the talks on the Whirlpool Galaxy.”
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