Bowland Dark Skies: Frank Holden - Observing Under Southern Skies

Join in for this online talk, delivered by Graham McLoughlin FRAS, Secretary of Preston and District Astronomical Society.

Discover the fascinating career of Preston-born astronomer, Frank Holden.

Frank's astronomical journey began at the age of ten, after observing the total solar eclipse in June 1927.

From Preston, he went onto be assistant curator at Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory. In later life, Frank became a professional astronomer, moving to South Africa as Astronomer in Charge at Lamont-Hussey Observatory.

Booking and pricing

This interesting online talk is free to attend.

To book your entry visit LCC Events - Bowland Dark Skies: Frank Holden - Observing Under Southern Skies

After booking, the online link will be sent approximately one week before the event date.

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