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Region:: East of England
Notice Period:: Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:: Hobby and Professional
Fee:: Paid: How long is a day?
Category:: Science
Updated:: 16^th October 2023
Tagged:: Astronomy | History | Time

This talk uses astronomy, history and a bit of physics to show that the answer to this question is nowhere near as straightforward as it may appear!

(Approximately 60 minutes in length)

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Hello! My name is Andrew and I give talks on astronomy and local history. I am also a fully qualified tour guide and I give walking tours in the City of Colchester in Essex.

I was Secretary and Webmaster of the Castle Point Astronomy Club for 15 years from 2005 to 2020. I have also been Webmaster for the Rochford Hundred Field Archaeology Club since 2019.

I am retired IT Professional who worked mainly in local government. I also taught IT for several years.

I am a former planetarium presenter.

I love sharing my interest in astronomy and local history with anyone who will listen!

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How long is a day?

Andrew Mowbray BSc. (Hons.), MSc

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