These are more photos from the Herstmonceux trip (see earlier news). The photos show the amazing rising floor in Dome E, home of the 26-inch Thompson Refractor. Look at the door in the photos, you clearly see it is rising, you may also notice J.D.R posing for us next to the door, lovely!

Once the floor had risen fully we got a talk from one of the experts that worked there. She explained that the telescope was not touching the dome at all. It was free-standing, on top of a huge concrete pillar. This is so the telescope does not get nudged while taking a picture. She told us many interesting facts while we were there, but sadly it was over too fast and we were on out way down again. I think we can all say this was a out of this world experience. These awesome photos were taken by one of the astronomy reporters, thanks Asteroid Adam (Adam Farmer).





In other news
We all take astronomy seriously, we are dedicated, work hard and always.... eat sour sweets!! Well just the once. I think we all know who pulled the funniest face though. I shall be kind and name no names, SIR.

By Mr Meteor (Jack Morgan)

Forthcoming Event: Brian Cox Internet Lecture 28th June

Star Lectures
by Brian Cox, physicist, recent presenter of BBC's "Wonders of the Solar System"





On Monday 28 June 2010, University of Manchester Physicist Professor Brian Cox will be delivering a lecture aimed at GCSE/Key Stage 4 Science pupils that will be broadcast live via webcast. Professor Cox will be discussing the "Big Bang", the origins of the universe and the importance of science to our modern civilisation.

Live Webcast

Where: on our live webcast page - a link will be posted on 28 June

When: Monday 28 June

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm BST

**If you want to see this video live, it will be shown at the Drama Studio at 1.30pm Monday (Arrive earlier. No admittance after form time bell goes!!) [update: cancelled due to technical problems. DVD of event will hopefully available to view in a similar session at a later date (hopefully before the end of term!)]

(If you miss the lecture on Monday, you can always catch it later on YouTube )