Astrocampus offers chance to discover mysteries of space

The mysteries of space are to be brought closer to home for thousands of people across the region.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2014, 00:00 BST

The University of York’s Astrocampus, created by the Department of Physics, will provide a venue for schoolchildren and space enthusiasts to study and enjoy the universe.

The university has appointed an outreach officer and is able to offer a programme of school activities and public observing evenings, starting with a celebration of National Astronomy Week from March 3 to 6.

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Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of the night skies using the university’s powerful telescopes in its two purpose-built observatories or observe the sun safely with a solar telescope.

Built around the university’s observatory, the York Astrocampus will officially open on March 17. To book a free ticket for a National Astronomy Week event visit: yorkastronight.eventbrite.co.uk. More information is available at www.york.ac.uk/astrocampus

Schools or community
groups interested in visiting should email: [email protected]