'The Astronomers Tale' Part 1 - A Christmas Story from The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux

In this episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, the Science Director at The Observatory Science Centre, speak about the signs of the Zodiac in constellations. We are all familiar with the Zodiac sign / s...

9 Jul 202115min

In this episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, the Science Director at The Observatory Science Centre, speak about the constellations Orion and his hunting dogs Canis Major and Canis Minor. The Orion co...

9 Jul 202112min

In this episode we meet Paul Skipper, the 'maintenance man' at The Observatory Science Centre. Paul is rarely noticed by the public but plays a vital role in looking after the site, no small undertaki...

8 Apr 202111min

In this episode we meet Jarvis Brand, The Observatory Science Centres very own astronomer and planetarium presenter. We listen to how a lifelong interest in astronomy began at a young age and combined...

7 Apr 202111min

In this episode we meet Verity Standard whose role sees her presenting science both onsite at The Observatory Science Centre as well as in schools as part of the outreach team.  From climbing, guiding...

6 Apr 202111min

In this episode we meet Alison Avann, office manager at The Observatory Science Centre. Alison loves cake! With the serious working roll involving figures and spreadsheets we hear how Alison finds tim...

5 Apr 202110min

In this episode we get to meet Laura Green and hear how humble beginnings led to a long association and employment at The Observatory Science Centre. She relates how science and astronomy were not her...

4 Apr 202111min

In this episode we meet Jeremy Harrison, shop manager at The Observatory Science Centre. Jeremy regales us with the story of how as a child he cheekily found his way into the Isaac Newton telescope do...

3 Apr 202110min