Apollo 13: Survival in Space
In April 1970, an on-board explosion on Apollo 13 resulted in the loss of power, oxygen and water, and a struggle to bring the crew safely back to Earth. More than any other, this mission showed how the crew relied on all the people behind the scenes, but getting the crew back was touch-and-go. ...
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The British interplanetary society
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London
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United Kingdom
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Mechanisms and Mars
Space mechanisms are an integral part of any satellite. Whether they drive the rotation of the Solar Array for 15+ years, or function for just seconds as a Hold Down Release for a robotic arm or stowed antenna, they require 100% reliability to ensure a successful mission. This presentation will introduce the world of space mechanisms, from COTS to ...
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The British interplanetary society
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London
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United Kingdom
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Study Day: Halley's Comet
In 1759, as predicted by Astronomer Royal Edmund Halley, the comet that now bears name appeared once more in the inner solar system. To mark the 250th anniversary of the comets first predicted return Royal Observatory, Greenwich curator Dr Rebekah Higgitt and Public Astronomer Dr Marek Kukula will be joined by Ian Ridpath, author of A Brief History ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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The Planets, an inspiration at Christmas
The Royal Observatory Christmas Lecture.
Join Professor Colin Pillinger, one of the UKs best-known space scientists and leader of the Beagle 2 mission to Mars, and explore Christmas connections across the solar system in this festive talk. ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Christmas stargazing
Late afternoon drop-in observing sessions – a chance to see Jupiter and its moons. ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Cosmic Christmas activities
Seasonal activities for all the family including Christmas Stars planetarium shows. ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Christmas Get-Together
The Hubble Space Telescope: Window to a New Universe
Jeffrey Hoffman
Five-time Space Shuttle astronaut Dr Jeffrey Hoffman, who made three spacewalks during the initial Hubble rescue/repair mission, will discuss the history of Hubble, share his spaceflight experiences, and offer a retrospective of Hubble’s greatest discoveries. The presentatio ...
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THE BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY
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London
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United Kingdom
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White Noise: an electric storm in space
Electronica at the Royal Observatory. ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Treasures in Store: Telescopes
An exclusive look at the Observatory’s historic telescopes, large and small, with curator Dr Richard Dunn. ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Evenings with the stars
Evening stargazing with the Royal Observatory’s historic 28-inch telescope ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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Evenings with the Moon
This is a truly unique experience, including a planetarium show about the sky on the night of your visit to provide orientation, a chance to look at the Moon through our magnificent 28-inch diameter refracting telescope, and an opportunity to take in the incredible view from the Prime Meridian after dark. Small telescopes for further moon viewing w ...
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Royal Observatory
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London
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United Kingdom
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We are astronomers
Find out how cutting-edge technology and sheer dedication combine to answer some of the most exciting questions in the Universe in this stunning new show for IYA2009. Narrated by David Tennant. ...
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Royal Observatory,Planetarium
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London
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United Kingdom
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Space Insurance
The two speakers will provide an insight into the space insurance market, the hidden hazards for space insurers, what insurance cover space insurers provide and how they assess the risks associated with satellites and launch vehicles.
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THE BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY
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London
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United Kingdom
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Seeing the invisible: observing the dark side of the univers
It seems that most of the universe is made up of mysterious ingredients which we cannot see directly. I will describe in pictures gravitational lensing, the bending of light by gravity, which is predicted by Einsteins General Relativity. The dark components of the universe do not emit or absorb light, but do exert a gravitational attraction, and i ...
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The Royal Society
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London
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United Kingdom
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Project Daedalus - three decades on
British Interplanetary Society (BIS) members undertook a theoretical study of a flyby of interstellar probe to Barnard’s star 5.9 light years away.
Carried out between 1973-1978, it was called Project Daedalus and even today remains one of the most complete studies of an interstellar vehicle ever performed.
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BIS HQ
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London
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United Kingdom
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Project Daedalus - three decades on
British Interplanetary Society (BIS) members undertook a theoretical study of a flyby of interstellar probe to Barnard’s star 5.9 light years away.
Carried out between 1973-1978, it was called Project Daedalus and even today remains one of the most complete studies of an interstellar vehicle ever performed.
The 54,000 ton two-stage vehicle w ...
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THE BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY
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London
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United Kingdom
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Introduction to Astronomy
This beginners guide to astronomy explores the Sun, Moon, stars and galaxies through seminars, planetarium shows, workshops and practical sessions.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London
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United Kingdom
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Public talk: Alastair Reynolds
Talk by astronomer and author of Revelation Space, House of Suns and other bestselling SF novels. ...
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National Maritime Museum
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London
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United Kingdom
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2009
An exhibition of the winning entries from the 2009 competition, run in conjunction with BBC Sky At Night Magazine. ...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London
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United Kingdom
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GCSE Astronomy
Space probes and telescopes reveal more about the universe than we ever thought possible, so there is no better time to tackle this fascinating subject. This course introduces the fundamentals of astronomy including mapping the sky, learning about the planets, observing techniques and discussing contemporary space-related issues. Excellent teaching ...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London
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United Kingdom
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