Women in Astronomy
Thursday 26th June 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm
Dark Space Planetarium
St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG6 4EG
Women have made many significant contributions to astronomy throughout its history, and their work has helped to advance our knowledge. This has included the discovery of a new planet in our Solar System, the development of the Hubble Space Telescope allowing astronomers to look back to the beginning of the Universe, and the discovery of the strangest material in the Universe – Dark Matter.
Join Mike Alexander as he explores the contributions made to astronomy by women, and talks about the first female Scottish Astronomer Royal – Catherine Heymans.
Please note that this has already taken place on 26/06/2025
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Thu 26th Jun
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Dark Space Planetarium is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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