Speaker profile
Mr Jonathan Clough
B.Eng (Hons) FRAS MIET
Available for booking
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
100 miles travel distance
Astronomy Enthusiast
Summary
Jonathan is an experienced and entertaining presenter and facilitator of astronomy events covering the night sky, astronomical phenomena and space science and exploration.
Full biography
Jonathan is an experienced speaker who can talk about the full breadth of astronomy topics. He describes himself as an "astro-nut" and his enthusiasm for all astronomical topics is infectious. Recently he has completed cruises to the arctic to chase the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), to the Canary islands (during the Geminid meteor shower) and from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean on a number of trans-Atlantic and world voyages. On all these cruises, in addition to the lecture programmes, Jonathan engaged with passengers in practical on deck sessions which significantly enhanced their enjoyment. He takes the same approach with "shore based" engagements and is happy to develop bespoke events combining talks with hands on practical sessions.
Jonathan has completed certificate and diploma courses in astronomy at the University of Cambridge and he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomy Society. He is the vice-Chair and Events secretary of the Cambridge Astronomical Association and one of the presenters at the University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy public open evenings. Jonathan is a W.I. approved speaker and a STEM ambassador. He also runs practical telescope exercises. He is happy to tackle most astronomy topics given a little notice.
Stargazing sessions
Mr Jonathan Clough can host stargazing sessions including guided tours of the night skies and observing using telescopes or binoculars.
