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Thursday 3rd April - External Lecture by Keith Townsend, FRAS

About the speaker
Keith Townsend has been a keen astronomer for 25 years. His interest in imaging in the 2000s followed the development of new technologies. He now uses the amazing Altair Astro 102mm ED Triplet refractor mounted on an iOptron iEQ45 Pro mount.

His self-contained imaging ‘rig’ allows him to control everything through a MiniX computer via the internet, “whilst I sit in the warm sipping wine!” Some of his deep sky images can be seen on his excellent website.

He is a member of Peterborough Astronomical Society with whom (in collaboration with the BBC) he first presented talks. He is committed to promoting interest in astronomical science to the general public, through talks and online activity.

We look forward to seeing you all!

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