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Mr Michael F Barratt

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Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Travel distance

120 miles travel distance

Role

Amateur Astronomer

Role

Astronomy Enthusiast

Role

Astronomy Author

Summary

Long-standing amateur astronomer available to give talks and lead stargazing sessions on all aspects of astronomy.

Full biography

A keen amateur astronomer since the age of nine, Michael is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the British Astronomical Association and Council Member of the Society for Popular Astronomy (Publicity Officer).

Michael lectures and leads stargazing sessions on Fred Olsen Cruise Line ships as well as to schools, scouts/guides, adult organisations etc.

Locally he is a member of Fordingbridge Astronomers close to the New Forest, Hampshire. Before retirement was a solicitor in industry and currently a lay minister in the Church of England. Michael's special interests are the planets of the solar system and deep sky objects which he enjoys imaging.

Affiliations

  • Council Member (Publicity Officer) of the Society for Popular Astronomy
  • Lectures

    My Life with the Stars

    A description of how I started the hobby of astronomy with useful tips for beginners wishing to investigate astronomy as a hobby

    Connect with Mr Michael F Barratt

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