Talks and Courses

Members of OASI are willing to present multimedia talks and courses to other groups and societies. Topics and speaker contact details are as follows.

Paul Whiting, FRAS

OASI Treasurer

Email: treasurer@oasi.org.uk

Lectures

  1. Eclipses
  2. Aurora
  3. The Sun
  4. Radio and General Astronomy
  5. The Solar System
  6. Gravity Waves
  7. The Hubble Space Telescope
  8. New Horizons of Pluto
  9. History of Astronomy
  10. History of Orwell Park Observatory
  11. History of the Universe
  12. School Presentations (KS2-4)
  13. Computer Problem Solving
  14. Oriental Cooking

Courses

  1. Astronomy
  2. Mathematics
  3. Software Testing

After-Dinner Speaking

Reminiscences of an Eclipse-Chaser. An explanation of eclipses and why they occur, together with a humorous account of travelling the world to view them.

Bill Barton, FRAS

OASI Trustee

Bill, an historian of astronomy, is willing to present lectures to general adult audiences.

Email: bill.barton@oasi.org.uk

Lectures

  1. The Astronomy of an Edwardian Lady
  2. Mandolins and Meteors
  3. The Other Side of Basil Brown
  4. The Accidental Death of a Lady Astronomer
  5. The Biggest Bang Since the Big Bang
  6. Airy's Astronomical Instrumentation
  7. Astronomers Find the Time
  8. The Ingenious Station Master