In Search of the Goddess of the Dawn
Aston University, Birmingham, 27 June, 7:30pm
Andy Ritchie Green, BSC FRAS, who has been photographing aurorae for over 13 years, discusses the mechanics of the aurora, his own experiences and the many legends and myths that surround it.
www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk
Confessions of an X-ray Pyromaniac
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, 8 June, 7:45pm
Nottingham Astronomical Society presents a lecture by Dr Phil Evans from the University of Leicester, who leads the university’s involvement with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Non-members are welcome.
nottinghamastro.org.uk
Bad Astronomy in the Movies
Cottingham Civic Centre, East Riding of Yorkshire, 12 June, 7:30pm
Most of us have winced at the shockingly bad science in Hollywood movies. Now Prof Brad Gibson from the University of Hull rounds up some of the…
