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Project Galileo Observatory

In 2000, the College was donated a telescope and camera for pupils from schools around the region to be able to use as part of their science lessons and extra curricular activities.

The Physics Department runs the telescope, now installed in its own remote-controllable observatory (see left), which can be used by pupils for both GCSE and Post-16 lessons. A recent example of the Orion Nebula taken remotely via the internet, with the Observatory, can be seen below.

The Project Galileo observatory is run by the staff and students and will, in due course, be available for other schools to use. Twice a term, an open observing meeting is held for staff, pupils and friends in the College grounds, in conjunction with the Bristol Astronomical Society. Over time it is hoped that this will be the primary way other schools will be able to access the College’s excellent facility. Visit the external website www.projectgalileo.org.uk to find out more.

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