Watchers of the Skies

Course code 08 210

Booking will close on Friday 19th January 2024 at 12 noon.

Due to limited resources we are UNABLE TO ACCEPT LATE BOOKINGS after this date.

WATCHERS OF THE SKIES

Tuesday evenings 6.30 - 8.30pm for six weeks 23rd January to 13th February 2024.

This course will take place in the Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Room 2F10.

From stone circles and early cultures to the giant telescopes of the nineteenth and twentieth century, this course tells the stories of the dedicated skywatchers who unravelled the mysteries of the heavens and the pioneering men and women who helped us understand our true place in the Universe.

Tutor : Brian Kelly

Brian was formerly City Astronomer for Dundee at the Mills Observatory.

A graduate of Edinburgh University, he joined the public education team at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh in 1985 before moving to the Mills Observatory in Dundee in 1990. At the Mills, Brian introduced thousands of visitors to the night sky through public observing sessions and planetary shows, and provided regular astronomy features for the Courier and Radio Tay.

Brian continues to give regular talks and lectures on various aspects of astronomy and space science and likes to spend clear nights with a telescope, binoculars or just the eye alone, exploring the universe for himself.

Comments from his courses with LLD held in 2022/23:

“Brian Kelly is a truly wonderful and generous presenter - he has such a breadth and depth of knowledge on astronomy yet communicates in very clear and simple terms and is very open to answering any questions”.

“Great class, well paced and interesting subject matter”.

Course code : 07 205

Enquiries should be sent to: [email protected]

As a volunteer organisation with limited resources we try to respond to queries as quickly as possible. Please bear with us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee 2F10, Old Hawkhill, Dundee, United Kingdom