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Astronomy in God's Own Country
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Free–£4
Free for Society members; visitors £4.
About
Martin Lunn explores Yorkshire’s astronomical history through the work of figures connected with Halifax and local telescope making.
The talk includes Henry Briggs, Henry Savile, Edward Crossley and Jeremiah Shakerley and their contributions to astronomy and the use of telescopes.
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