Professional & Amateur Astronomers

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 29th April 2021 (19:45 - 21:00)

Venue: Virtual Meeting

Astronomy is one where great contributions are made by both professionals and amateurs but in many ways, the distinction between the two is somewhat blurred. In fact, it is possible for the same individual to be both a professional and an amateur. The talk will consider the roles of professional astronomers and amateur astronomers including ways in which each group can help and assist the other. The talk will consider some professional projects and some amateur projects. Finally, the talk will consider a figure from history who contributed greatly to the subject by being both a professional and an amateur astronomer.

Speaker: Dr. Colin Steele

A member of the School of Mathematics, University of Manchester and a resident of Dore, Sheffield. He has a keen interest in many aspects of Astronomy including both theoretical and observational astronomy. 

Teaching Mathematics to students in many parts of the University of Manchester, since 1993. Studies into Equilibria and Stability of Structures in solar atmosphere Dynamics of orbits of Trojan Asteroids. He has been a member of the British Astronomical Association since 1984, a former president of the Scottish Astronomers Group and has a doctorate in some aspects of the Sun’s Atmosphere.

Learn more about Dr. Colin Steele