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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.
10 second image of the Orion Nebula, taken in March 2008 with the College’s main science camera. Click on the image to view it and other images taken with the observatory.
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