Speaker profile
Mr Steve Tonkin
FRAS
Available for booking
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England
100 miles travel distance
Amateur Astronomer
Astronomy Author
Science Communicator
Summary
Steve is a keen amateur astronomer and advocate for better lighting at night.
Full biography
Steve is the Dark Skies Advisor to both the Federation of Astronomical Societies and the International Dark Sky Reserve on the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, and splits his time between these and doing astronomical outreach. As well as astronomical societies in Britain and abroad, he frequently speaks to Rotary and Probus clubs, U3A groups, and schools/youth organisations. Steve has authored many articles and several books on practical aspects of astronomy and has a monthly column in BBC Sky at Night Magazine, for which he also writes equipment and book reviews.
He can deliver talks remotely over Zoom, Webex or MS Teams.
You can view his Bookings Calendar at https://astunit.com/talks.php
Fee (but not travel expenses from Fordingbridge, Hampshire) may be waived or reduced for charitable organisations supporting children or the environment. Ask for details.
Stargazing sessions
Mr Steve Tonkin can host stargazing sessions including guided tours of the night skies and observing using telescopes or binoculars.
