Martin Griffiths
Gather.town id
EO01
Poster Title
Astronomy and public outreach from the Brecon Beacons IDSR
Institution
Brecon Beacons Observatory
Abstract (short summary)
Interest in Astronomy has increased during the pandemic as people are seeking diverse interests at home. Since 2014 the Brecon Beacons Observatory (BBO) has been encouraging public interest in astronomy via observing sessions, public talks and outreach, online learning and courses and cooperation with local astronomical societies. This talk will report on our progress and achievements at the BBO and how focus on dark sky initiatives benefits the Brecon Beacons national park and the public.
Plain text (extended) Summary
Astrotourism is a relatively new feature of astronomical outreach. At the Brecon Beacons Observatory we have been engaged, alongside Dark Sky Wales in helping over 10,000 people over the past 5 years to enjoy the night skies of the international dark sky reserve and enabling education, inclusion and access to a much loved STEM subject.
URL
martin.darkskywales@gmail.com https://martgrif.wixsite.com/astronomer
Poster file