Robotic Telescopes
Thu 8 Oct · 19:30
Mexborough Church Hall
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A workshop on robotic telescopes takes place at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield on 8 October. The session demonstrates how telescopes operated from afar are used to explore stars. Tickets cost £2.88.
Come geek out with us and see how robotic telescope operated from afar are used to explore the stars!
Frustration with cloudy skies and light pollution are driving more and more amateur astrophotographers to turn to robotic telescopes at remote sites with dark skies.This talk describes how to do this, and that factors involved in selecting a suitable remote site.
Our Speaker Peter Goodhew has been operating robotic telescopes at remote sites for the past 10 years.His images are frequently published in magazines such as Astronomy Now and Sky and Telescope.In recent years he has been using remote telescopes to support professional astronomers in their research activities.Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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Robotic Telescopes takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 19:30.
Robotic Telescopes is held at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield (58A Church Street, Mexborough, S64 0ER).
Tickets for Robotic Telescopes are priced at £2.88. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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A workshop on robotic telescopes takes place at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield on 8 October. The session demonstrates how telescopes operated from afar are used to explore stars. Tickets cost £2.88.
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Come geek out with us and see how robotic telescope operated from afar are used to explore the stars!
Frustration with cloudy skies and light pollution are driving more and more amateur astrophotographers to turn to robotic telescopes at remote sites with dark skies.This talk describes how to do this, and that factors involved in selecting a suitable remote site.
Our Speaker Peter Goodhew has been operating robotic telescopes at remote sites for the past 10 years.His images are frequently published in magazines such as Astronomy Now and Sky and Telescope.In recent years he has been using remote telescopes to support professional astronomers in their research activities.Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Robotic Telescopes?
Robotic Telescopes takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Robotic Telescopes taking place?
Robotic Telescopes is held at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield (58A Church Street, Mexborough, S64 0ER).
How much are tickets for Robotic Telescopes?
Tickets for Robotic Telescopes are priced at £2.88. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Robotic Telescopes?
Tickets for Robotic Telescopes can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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