Skywatching

As part of the Buckingham Fringe, yesterday afternoon and evening was Camp Out and Astronomy session. I popped over for an hour late afternoon and had a long chat with the team from UK Astronomy and their very varied collection of telescopes. The day was spent looking (safely) at the sun (amazing images of solar flares) and as the evening arrived, I understand the focus shifted to the planets on the horizon and more.

Elsewhere there were bungee races, a bouncy castle, information about the new Stagecoach Buckingham club, a korfball demonstration and some food vans. There was also first aid support on hand too. It was a glorious afternoon with something for everyone. Sadly it was not as well attended as it might have been (although I think numbers picked up as the day wore on) but the Town Council committee will review this event (as indeed all are) and decide what to do. Personally, I hope it is not the last of something like this: I want people to be interested in astronomy. We all need to reach for the stars!