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Celebrating our Sun

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Dates:5 August 2013 - 9 August 2013
Times:10:00 - 17:00
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Jodrell Bank
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This is a special year for the Sun and to celebrate the Solar Maximum (increased solar activity in an 11 year cycle) we have a fun filled week of interactive shows!

Come and take part in our Summer Spectacular Sun Science Show (try saying that three times!) and find out about the lifecycle of a star, what the Sun is made from and the unusual effects the Sun has on life on Earth.

If the Sun is shining brightly, you will also get to look through our solar viewers and study the Sun’s surface. (Remember! Never look directly at the sun)

Show Information Times: 11.30, 12.30, 2.30 and 3.30 every day Show lasts 30 minutes Suitable for 5 years + Due to popularity pre booking is advised – call 01477 571 766

Meet our Scientists Kids have an endless fascination with science and have all kinds of questions they want answering. This session gives them the chance to speak to a real expert from Jodrell Bank and to learn more about the research carried out at the Observatory.

Session Information Time: 1.30pm drop in session every day

Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August

Activities are free. Normal admission applies

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Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Cheshire SK11 9DL

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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

01477 571 766

jodrell.visitor.centre@manchester.ac.uk

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