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WEA half day - Space Probes expanding our understanding of the Solar System

Saturday 2310.00amMarch
2019

Workshop

Island Planetarium

Fort Victoria Country Park
Westhill Lane
Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
PO41 ORR

(+44) (01983) 761555

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WEA half day - Space Probes expanding our understanding of the Solar System

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Space probe

The date of this event has been changed to Saturday 6th April 2019

Tutor Paul England

Saturday 23rd March 2019 10.00am – 1.00pm

The Planetarium, Fort Victoria Country Park. Westhill Lane, Yarmouth PO41 0RR

Fee £9.95

Contact: Margaret Rylands 01983 529589

Since the launch of Sputnik, space probes, digital imaging, Hubble and other telescopes have given us a great leap forward in our understanding of our Solar System and the planets. This illustrated talk with planetarium shows will chart this journey of discovery.

Max. 20 people. Access via 8 steps (2 sets of 4 each with handrails). Toilets 65 yards.

Founded in 1903, the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity and the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education.

The WEA provides high quality, student-centred and tutor-led education for adults from all walks of life.