Transit of Mercury

Community Access Event

Monday, 11th November 2019 (12:00 - 17:00)

Venue: The J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory

Join us today at our Observatory to hopefully view the Transit of Mercury. Weather permitting.

The next transit will not be until 2032.

Speaker: Roy Gunson

Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations. Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement. Currently Programme Co-ordinator of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.