Meade have very generously donated another telescope to raffle at the Astronomy Festival. This year ...
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20th Jul 2010 15:47
The Centre will open from 8pm on the 12th August for a chance to spot the Perseids Meteor Shower as ...
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20th Jul 2010 15:40
A new gallery has been launched on the web site to showcase some of the amazing photos taken during ...
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29th Apr 2010 15:57
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
Light and Colour
Light and colour is a darkened space where the exhibits have surprising outcomes.
Some of the scientific principles explored in this exhibition form the basis of technology used by the telescopes.We look at everything around us using light. Colour, which is light of different wavelengths and frequencies, dominates our lives from reading danger signs to seeing if fruit is ripe to eat.
Investigate many different aspects of light and colour in this fascinating exhibition. The photographs show Coloured Shadows an exhibit demonstrating how just three colours - red, green and blue - can be mixed to form all the colours of the rainbow and the Spark Disc showing sparks being attracted to your fingertips like lightening to a conductor.
Some of the scientific principles explored in this exhibition form the basis of technology used by the telescopes.We look at everything around us using light. Colour, which is light of different wavelengths and frequencies, dominates our lives from reading danger signs to seeing if fruit is ripe to eat.
Investigate many different aspects of light and colour in this fascinating exhibition. The photographs show Coloured Shadows an exhibit demonstrating how just three colours - red, green and blue - can be mixed to form all the colours of the rainbow and the Spark Disc showing sparks being attracted to your fingertips like lightening to a conductor.
Light and Colour Exhibit List