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Interactive Science Centre on on Blackford Hill. Learn about light in our Discovery Zone with hands-on exhibits, Reaching for the Stars exhibition tells the history of the Royal Observatory and Astronomy in Edinburgh, See the second largest telescope in Scotland, and a computer gallery full of PC’s, CD-ROM’s, and videos, exploring the wonders of our great universe. Special events and workshops during school holidays; Winter Lectures; public observing Oct-March; Classes in Astronomy; Panoramic views over Edinburgh; science shop, learn about the current work of the Royal Observatory. Evening groups are our specialty, booking required. Opening hours: 10-5pm Monday-Saturday: 12-5pm Sundays.
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Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
Blackford Hill
Edinburgh EH9 3HJ |
TEL - 0131 668 8405
FAX - 0131 668 8429 |
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Space …… what's out there?
Find out at the Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
Family Astronomy Nights
Every Friday from October to March
Learn to observe the skies for beginners from the Visitor Centre rooftop
Wet weather activities
7pm start
£3.50 adults £2.50 kids family ticket £8.00
Tuesday Talks
Free Winter Talks from October to March
Highlights from this season's talks:
Magnetic Lights – A guide to the Aurora 12th March 2002
For full free programme (call the Visitor Centre on 668 8404 or visit our website www.roe.ac.uk
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Free monthly star guides
Astronomy Shop
Guided tours available for Groups
Starlab (inflatable planeterium) for hire
Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
Blackford HIll
Edinburgh
Information and Bookings
Tel: 0131 668 8405
email: vis@roe.ac.uk
www.roe.ac.uk |
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