Trench J…… From Herstmonceux Observatory….
by Bernie Bell - 08:29 on 27 November 2024
Trench J……
This is dead good – look at those steps!
https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/trj-2024/
The last dig…
http://www.spanglefish.com/berniesblog/blog.asp?blogid=16925
They still need money for post-excavation research…
https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/donate/
Please!
From Herstmonceux Observatory….
“Five Reasons to Keep the Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux…
- People love the facility as it is today and don’t want the current team to leave. Our petition asking Queen’s University, Canada, to extend the lease to the OSC has over 11,000 signatures and over 1,800 people have joined our related ‘Save Herstmonceux Observatory’ Facebook campaign group. Also, see the testimonials below!
- It’s run as a charity. Science Projects, which runs the OSC, is a charitable trust, so any money it makes is reinvested in the observatory, its exhibits and science education programs, for the benefit of the local community.
- Extending the lease protects a public investment. A UK lottery grant in 1995 to Science Projects funded major repairs to the buildings and telescopes. As the investment was funded by the UK public, they must continue to benefit from that investment.
- The current team has successfully operated the attraction for 30 years. The OSC’s hands-on interactive science exhibits, astronomy events and programs attract over 60,000 visitors a year. Three of the historic telescopes are regularly used for public viewing on stargazing evenings.
- The OSC is an important centre for STEM education. It has built an enviable reputation for its science exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes. The OSC’s annual Astronomy Festival attracts enthusiasts from all over the world and 2024 was its most successful event, with almost 2,000 visitors.
Tributes to the Observatory Science Centre
Visitor Testimonials…
“The OSC has always been a special place for me. It needs to be preserved.”
“The Observatory Science Centre has not only been an important part of my life, but important to many in the local community. As a research astrophysicist, I can also vouch for the incredible work the OSC have done as custodians of the historic observatory site.”
“I love visiting the observatory and playing with the wonderful equipment. An asset for East Sussex, a shame if we were to lose it.”
“I came here several times with my daughter years ago. I felt it was more educational than any other observatory I’ve been to. So many “hands on” learning experiences and no queues to wait in to have a go, unlike the big museums etc. I loved the open evenings.”
“The site and the telescopes are of immense historical importance. They are a vital part of the history of astronomy in this country and need to be preserved. The Science Centre has done an amazing job of preserving the site and keeping the telescopes maintained.”
“This is such a wonderful place. I’ve been bringing my grandchildren here for years and they loved it It’s a great place to learn stuff whilst having fun ”
“As a secondary school science teacher, pupils who visited with me were fascinated and inspired by their visit and the activities. It would be a tragedy to lose such an educational and historic asset.”
“Myself, my children and grandchildren, as well as visiting friends, love to have such a wonderful, educational, inspirational asset in our neighbourhood.”
“Went to see the observatory on Saturday, it was beautiful, brilliant and just a great day out. I love how professional and enthusiastic your staff are.”
“I visited the Observatory as a child. I took my grandchildren and they didn’t want to leave. It would be such a shame to lose this nurturing, exploring, capturing young minds venue.”
“We took my grandson in the school holidays and had an amazing time, brought back memories of my visit with my own kids!”
“Had many views of Saturn, but this year's view in dome D was a bit special. Nice and sharp with several moons visible.”
“One of my favourite [photos is] from our first trip to the Observatory when my dad was still alive. As the roof opened in the dome, he and my daughter both looked up in awe, and it’s one of my most treasured memories of him."
Image courtesy of the Observatory Science Centre
For further information....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1131103017983895/
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