Space
Education Council Activities
Lectures
on Astronomy and Space Exploration
The SEC, through Spaceflight UK, offers a range of lectures
on astronomy and space exploration.
They can be adapted for all types of audience; astronomy
and scientific societies, Rotary Clubs, schools,
after-dinner talks, etc. In short, anyone interested in an
informative and entertaining presentation on some aspect of
space.
They are extremely visual, and do not assume any prior
knowledge of the subject.
Topics
include:
How
We Reached The Moon
- The original Moon missions
An
Introduction to the Universe
- The wonders of astronomy
Visiting
the Lord of the Rings
- The Cassini-Huygens mission
Life
in the Universe
- Is there life elsewhere?
Let's
Go To Mars!
- A practical way to reach the Red Planet
We're
All Going To Die!
- The threat of Near-Earth Objects
Views
of the Moon
- Our nearest neighbour in space
The
Total Eclipse: The Total Experience
Colonies
in Space
- A new home, 250000 miles away
Would
You Believe, We Put A Man on the Moon!
The
Next 50 Years In Space
- A look at future space activities
The
Day They Launched A Woodpecker
- An alternative history of space exploration
If you would like a presentation on a topic that is not
listed, then please send details of your requirements.
These lectures are presented by SEC Chairman Jerry Stone
(trading as Spaceflight UK).
Download a flyer
here.
You can find more details on his website at
http://geocities.com/spaceflight_uk
SEC
members qualify for a 10% discount.
Arrange a workshop booking (see the
Workshops
page) for the same day as a lecture and get a further
discount.