Charles Messier - Marathoin Man
Keith Townsend
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Semi professional hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £75 plus travel
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 11th November 2021
- Tagged:
Most northern hemisphere astronomers are familiar with the Messier Catalogue, but what about the man himself? What forces drove him, what part did history and the development of equipment play in his successes and failures? This talk explores both the man himself and the Messier challenge as well. When is the best time of year, which objects are easy, which really hard? If you are up for a Messier Marathon or just enjoy some of the history involved, then this talk will help to fire your enthusiasm.
Views: 450 | Enquiries: 0About Keith Townsend
I am an amateur astronomer, astronomical imager and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. I have been presenting astronomical themed talks for the last 10 years (as of 2021) and deliver a range of talks to a wide variety of groups and organisations, from Astronomical Societies, WI groups, U3A and Rotary, as well as public outreach and university associations. My talks can be viewed at www.astronomymatters.co.uk Since the advent of Covid19 I have also been presenting via Zoom and remain happy to do this.
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