Telescope400 - a major event to be held at Syon Park on Sunday 26th July 2009
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Is this Thomas Harriot?
Telescope400 will draw attention to the importance of the telescope in astronomy today and in the past and highlight the unique contribution to UK astronomy made by Thomas Harriot (1560 - 1621)
* Come and celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the first ever telescope observations of the Moon - made by Thomas Harriot at Syon Park in Middlesex on July 26 1609. Details herehttp://www.telescope400.org.uk/event.htm (http://www.telescope400.org.uk/event.htm)
* Open to all and suitable for all ages, the event will be held in the grounds and buildings of Syon Park
* Exciting and interesting activities for all the family
* A memorial to record Harriot's achievements will be unveiled during the day
* The Quatercentenary Lecture and Reception will take place at 17:30 - Full details here http://www.telescope400.org.uk/lecture.htm (http://www.telescope400.org.uk/lecture.htm)
* Booking not necessary (except for reception)
* Pay only the normal admission charge to Syon House and Gardens click for prices
Note: The Harriot Lecture and Planetarium involve an additional charge