Alphabetical list of Astro Speakers

Mr Alaric Thompson

 

Available for booking

Barrow-in-Furness

Science Educator

Registered 1 year ago

Lifelong astronomy enthusiast, former physics teacher and currently a Space Advocate for The National Space Academy.

Mr Alastair Leith

 

Available for booking

Northampton

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Amateur astronomer proving tuition for Astronomy GCSE.

Mr Andrew Allan

 

Available for booking

Perth

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Self-taught astrophotographer with a passion for the Scottish night skies.

Prof. Andrew Blain

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Leicester and former Assistant Professor at California Institute of Technology.

Mr Andrew Gray

 

Available for booking

North Shields

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Teaching, amateur astronomer and Astro photographer for 20+years. Science geek.

Mr Andrew Green

BSc(Hons) FRAS, FBIS

Available for booking

Cambridge

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Astronomer specialising in the public understanding of ScienceHave been involved in astronomy for over 42 years, have travelled the world to study, lecture and promote astronomy & astronautics.

Mr Andrew Lound

BA (Hist), BA (Performing Arts), MSc.

Available for booking

Birmingham

Science Communicator

Registered 1 year ago

Space science commentator in media, author, public lecturer, event organizer. Public speaker for nearly 50 years with his unique 'Odyssey Dramatic Presentations featuring images, music, props and costume.

Mr Andrew Mowbray

BSc (Hons), MSc.

Available for booking

Colchester

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

In addition to giving talks on astronomy and local history, Andrew is a qualified tour guide who gives walking tours in the City of Colchester in Essex.

Prof. Andrew Newsam

 

Available for booking

Liverpool

Professional Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

Andy is an astronomer, educator and manic hand-waver. As well as astronomical research, he helped to set up The Schools' Observatory and works with artists and performers to share science as widely as possible.

Prof. Andrew Shepherd

 

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Academic Lecturer

Registered 1 year ago

I lead Geography and Environment at Northumbria University, studying Earth’s changing ice using satellites and advising ESA’s CryoSat mission.

Dr Andrew Thornett

M6THO

Available for booking

Lichfield

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Andrew Thornett is an ex-General Medical Practitioner in Birmingham with an eclectic interest and passion for all things astronomy, and special interests in radio astronomy and solar astronomy. CURRENT ANDREW IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE TALKS ONLY.

Dr Andrew Wylie

B.Sc., Ph.D.

Available for booking

Purley

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 1 year ago

I'm a former research physicist and an experienced amateur photographer who has had some success in photographing meteors.

Dr Ann Bonell

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Amateur Astronomer with a keen interest in the history of astronomical discovery.

Dr Anne-Marie Weijmans

 

Available for booking

St Andrews

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Anne-Marie is a Reader in Astrophysics at the University of St Andrews.

Mr Anthony Jennings

 

Available for booking

Middleton

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Anthony Jennings is the President of the Manchester Astronomical Society, one of the country's oldest astronomical societies.

Mr Aris Dakanalis

CPhys MInstP FRAS

Available for booking

Watford

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Teacher of Physics and Astronomy.

Mr Ben Brown

 

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Ben runs Explorer Dome, one of the UK's best-respected science outreach organisations, bringing science and astronomy alive to over 80,000 people each year.

Dr Ben Rider-Stokes

PhD

Available for booking

Milton Keynes

Research Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

I am an active researcher at the Open University investigating the mineralogical surfaces of asteroids and planets through the analysis of meteorites.

Mr Ben Wilkes

BSc Astronomy & Space Science PGCE

Available for booking

Solihull

Science Educator

Registered 1 year ago

Astronomy Graduate & Teaching and Learning Lead / Science Communicator offering in-person and virtual talks to schools, families, science events and Societies.

Dr Benjamin Gompertz

PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Birmingham

Academic Lecturer

Registered 9 months ago

Dr Gompertz is an Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Birmingham.

Mr Bill Barton

FRAS

Available for booking

Ipswich

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Early retired engineer located in Ipswich, Suffolk, a researcher and lecturer in the history of astronomy.

Dr Brad Gibson

 

Available for booking

Beverley

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Brad Gibson is one of the UK's most prolific Science Communicators, delivering more than 1000 talks to students and the public over the past decade.

Mr Brian Fraser

BSc.

Available for booking

Goathurst

Science Communicator

Registered 3 weeks ago

Brian is an engaging speaker for audiences fascinated by the science and history of spaceflight exploration and discovery. He brings the remarkable story of humanity’s journey into space to life, interspersed with obscure and amusing facts.

Mr Bud Martin Budzynski

 

Available for booking

Yeovil

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Bud is a keen amateur astronomer, telescope maker & musician and offers a wide range of beautifully illustrated presentations suitable for both avid stargazers and the general public.

Prof. Catherine Heymans

 

Available for booking

Edinburgh

Academic Lecturer

Registered 3 months ago

Astronomer Royal for Scotland.

Dr Cenk Turkoglu

 

Available for booking

Lewes

Research Astronomer

Registered 10 months ago

Researcher in experimental astro-particle physics, working in direct and indirect searches for dark matter.

Dr Charlotte Proverbs

PhD, MPhys

Not currently available

Preston

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

MPhys in Astrophysics from Aberystwyth University, and PhD in Solar Physics from UCLan.

Dr Chris Crowe

PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Harrow

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Chris Cowe is a professional research astronomer with a PhD in Astrophysics from Cambridge University with a wonderful ability to share his knowledge with a variety of audiences.

Mr Chris Lee

Visiting Professor, Uni of Leicester

Available for booking

Bristol

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

Former Chief Scientist at UK Space Agency and lifetime amateur astronomer. Now retired, I use Electronic Assisted Astronomy in my back garden to tour the Universe.

Mr Chris W Followell

BSc Hons, Dip, RCIM

Available for booking

Nailsea

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Retired engineer, marketing manager and Teacher (Physics & Maths).

Dr Christopher Berry

 

Available for booking

Glasgow

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Christopher studies Gravitational-wave astronomy, the secrets of black holes and specialises in Experimental & Theoretical Physics.

Dr Christopher James Inman

 

Not currently available

Preston

Research Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

PhD graduate from the University Lancashire. Studying the interstellar medium of spiral galaxies with radiative transfer models.

Ms Claire Bradshaw

FRAS

Available for booking

Horsham

Astrophotographer

Registered 1 year ago

Astrophotographer and amateur astronomer with experience of giving talks to a wide range of audiences.

Prof. Colin Steele

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Sheffield

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

An amateur astronomer with professional experience who enjoys giving talks on a wide variety of astronomical topics. 100 mile travel as standard with longer distances also considered. Open to virtual talks where appropriate.

Dr Conor M Byrne

 

Available for booking

Coventry

Research Astronomer

Registered 8 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Warwick, simulating the evolution of stars, binary stars and the populations of stars seen in galaxies near and far.

Mr Dave Eagle

 

Available for booking

Northampton

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Amateur Astronomer / Imager and author.

Mr Dave Shave-Wall

 

Available for booking

Basingstoke

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 3 months ago

Astrophotographer, Visual observer, avid teacher of all things astro.

Dr David Temperley

 

Available for booking

Sale

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

I am an amateur astronomer, enthused by finding out how the universe works. I have developed a number of talks aimed at astronomy clubs which make extensive use of simple animations to illustrate astronomical scientific principles.

Mr David Woods

 

Available for booking

Glasgow

Science Communicator

Registered 7 months ago

Space history author specialising in the Apollo missions.

Prof. Derek Ward-Thompson

 

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 months ago

Professor Derek Ward-Thompson is an internationally recognised astrophysicist and renowned for engaging talks on star formation, black holes and the latest discoveries in modern astronomy.

Dr Diego Altamirano

 

Available for booking

Southampton

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Diego is a Research Fellow at Southampton University working on x-ray observations of black holes and neutron stars.

Dr Elizabeth Cunningham

MPhys, PhD, DIC, FRAS, MInstP

Available for booking

Guildford

Science Communicator

Registered 7 months ago

Elizabeth is a skilled science communicator with 15 years experience enthusing audiences of all ages with the wonders of physics and astronomy.

Dr Elizabeth Pearson

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Elizabeth is a News Editor for BBC Sky at Night Magazine, has a PhD in extragalactic astrophysics from Cardiff University, and is an all-around space lover.

Dr Emma Chapman

 

Available for booking

Nottingham

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 years ago

Popular Science Author; Academic Lecturer; Outreach Director for University of Nottingham Physics and Astronomy Department; Royal Society Research Fellow.

Dr Emma Alexander

FRAS

Not currently available

Huddersfield

Research Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

Research Fellow in radio astronomy at the University of Leeds, with a background in amateur astronomy.

Mr Gary Newport

BA(QTS), MSc, FRAS

Available for booking

Brighton and Hove

Science Educator

Registered 7 months ago

Astrophysicist and educator exploring stellar evolution and the origins of the elements.

Mr Gary Poyner

FRAS

Available for booking

Birmingham

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

I have been an amateur astronomer since 1965 and since 1975 have concentrated my observing towards the study of Variable Stars - mainly Cataclysmic and Eruptive variables.

Mr Gaz Lawrence

BSc, ARCS, PGCE

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Communicator

Registered 1 year ago

Gaz is an interdisciplinary artist, STEAM communicator and stand-up comedian.

Mr George Sallit

 

Available for booking

Reading

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

George has been a keen amateur astronomer for many years with a strong interest in CCD imaging.

Mr Gerard Gilligan

 

Available for booking

Liverpool

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Gerard enjoys giving talks on astronomy, particularly the history of astronomy, to astronomy societies and groups at outreach events.

Miss Giselle Tadman

 

Available for booking

Milton Keynes

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 months ago

Astronomy enthusiast and science communicator, passionate about inspiring curiosity and sharing the wonders of the Universe with audiences of all ages.

Mr Gordon Rogers

FRAS, FRICS

Available for booking

Thame

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Gordon is a former Chartered Surveyor who turned to amateur astronomy.

Mr Graham McLoughlin

FRAS

Available for booking

Chorley

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Graham is a keen amateur astronomer with a special interest in the history of astronomy.

Mr Graham Winstanley

BSc(Hons)

Available for booking

Bassingham

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Amateur astronomer from age 11.

Dr Heather Fenwick Johnston

PhD

Available for booking

Exeter

Research Astronomer

Registered 9 months ago

Dr Heather Fenwick Johnston is an astrophysicist at the University of Exeter.

Mr Hugh Allen

 

Available for booking

Wells

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Hugh is an industrial chemist with a lifelong interest in space science and technology.

Prof. Ian Robson

 

Available for booking

Preston

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Professor Robson has a broad history of involvement with astronomy organisations and is a keen presenter on astronomy topics.

Dr Ian Whittaker

 

Available for booking

Nottingham

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Ian works in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Nottingham Trent University.

Mrs Ivana Peranic

 

Available for booking

Brighton

Astrophotographer

Registered 1 year ago

Passionate about promoting planetary, solar, and deep space astrophotography.

Dr Jack Lampkin

BSc, MRes, PhD (Law), FHEA

Available for booking

Ilkley

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 months ago

Jack is a social scientist primarily interested in the impact of satellites on observational astronomy, especially in dark sky areas.

Mr Jack Martin

 

Available for booking

Rayleigh

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Jack is a keen amateur astronomer with a specific interest in spectroscopy. I do Solar Spectroscopy observing outreach with a Lhires111 Spectroscope.

Mr James Fradgley

BA MSc FRAS MinstP

Available for booking

Wimborne Minster

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

James has a BA in Physics and Astronomy and offers a variety of talks suitable for a wide audience.

Prof. James Hough

 

Available for booking

Welwyn Garden City

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Professor Hough is an award-winning research astronomer.

Dr James Lees

FRAS

Available for booking

Poulton-le-Fylde

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Physicist, Author, Science Communicator.

Dr Jane Clark

MBA PhD CSci CEng FInstP FRAS

Available for booking

Caerphilly / Caerffili

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Jane Clark is an experienced multilingual presenter.

Jane Green

FRAS

Available for booking

Brighton and Hove

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Jane Green is a professional presenter, author, science writer, broadcaster and registered school speaker.

Dr Jenifer Millard

 

Available for booking

Barry / Barri

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Jen is a "Plague Doctor," gaining her astrophysics PhD from Cardiff in 2021. She is an expert multi-platform science communicator, keen outreach astronomer, podcaster, and regular contributor to TV and radio!.

Mr Jerry Stone

FBIS FRAS

Available for booking

Welwyn

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Jerry is a Freelance Space Presenter and gives presentations on Astronomy and Space Eploration.

Dr Jiachen Jiang

 

Not currently available

Coventry

Academic Lecturer

Registered 8 months ago

I am an astronomer based at the University of Warwick, and I am keen to give outreach talks about black holes.

Mr Jim Bell

 

Available for booking

Central Lydbrook

Planetarium Presenter

Registered 2 years ago

Jim is a keen astronomy enthusiast who loves giving tours of the night sky and introductions to stargazing in his mobile planetarium.

Mrs Jo Richardson

FRAS

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Jo is an Astronomy Outreach Educator running stargazing sessions and children's workshops across South West England.

Mr John Davies

BSc Hon

Available for booking

London

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

John has a BCc (Hons) in Astronomy from UCL and is happy to give presentations to any age or background level.

Dr John Hardwick

MA(Cantab) PhD CPhys MInstP

Available for booking

Chesterfield

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Retired physicist with a background in natural sciences.

Dr John Keith Davies

 

Available for booking

Penicuik

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

John was an Astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh until he retired in 2023. He was in Hawaii for 8 years and worked on 3 astronomical satellites.

Mr John Mallett

MA,FRAS

Available for booking

Chichester

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

John is a self-confessed science geek with interests spanning astronomy, skiing and philosophy!.

Mr John McEvoy

 

Available for booking

Northampton

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

John gained his certificate in Astronomy and Planetary Science from the Open University and enjoys presenting to children's groups and astronomy clubs.

Dr John Veitch

 

Available for booking

Glasgow

Research Astronomer

Registered 9 months ago

Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and Gravitational Wave Astronomer.

Mr John Waterhouse

FRAS

Available for booking

Bradford

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 1 year ago

My interest is cosmology - the science of the Universe - and my pleasure is talking about it with a range of audiences.

Mr Jonathan Clough

B.Eng (Hons) FRAS MIET

Available for booking

Cambridge

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Jonathan is an experienced and entertaining presenter and facilitator of astronomy events covering the night sky, astronomical phenomena and space science and exploration.

Dr Jonathan Nichols

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Nichols is an experienced professional astronomer with a speciality of observing Jupiter.

Mr Josh Dury

B.A. FRAS.

Available for booking

Wells

Astrophotographer

Registered 1 week ago

Internationally Acclaimed, Award Winning Landscape Astrophotographer.

Mr Joshua Stanway

 

Not currently available

Preston

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

PhD student at the University of Central Lancashire. Specializing in computational models of Supermassive Black Holes as a member of the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration.

Dr Julian Onions

FRAS, MinstP

Available for booking

Nottingham

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Julian is an experienced presenter who loves sharing his enthusiasm with all types of audience.

Mr Keith Pearson

FRAS

Available for booking

Penwortham

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

I am a keen amateur astronomer who loves sharing my passion for all things space and hopefully enthusing my audiences with a thirst for science knowledge.

Mr Keith Townsend

FRAS

Available for booking

Oakham

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Keith is a keen amateur astronomer who loves delivering astronomical talks and public outreach events.

Dr Kevin Bowman

 

Available for booking

Preston

Science Communicator

Registered 11 months ago

Kevin has several presentation shows about different topics of "Space Exploration" which he has given many times to various audiences both in the UK and abroad.

Mr Kevin John Kilburn

FRAS

Available for booking

Leek

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Kevin is past president of the Manchester Astronomical Society and founder member of the Society for the History of Astronomy.

Mr Lee Hunt

 

Available for booking

Barley

Science Educator

Registered 3 months ago

The Starsmith show brings astronomy to life through interactive shows, talks, and demonstrations for schools, venues, families, and events — alongside public night sky experiences at Witchmark Observatory.

Mr Les Brand

 

Available for booking

Upminster

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Astronomer, astrophotographer and science communicator.

Dr Lilian Hobbs

FRAS ARPS

Available for booking

Eastleigh

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Lillian is a keen amateur astronomer and astrophotographer.

Dr Lord Dover

BSc(Hons) MSc PhD FRAS

Available for booking

Letchworth

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Space Surveillance Specialist.

Dr Luke Tyas

 

Available for booking

Durham

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Science Operations Principal for Dark Energy Cosmology at University of California Berkeley (Tenured).

Dr Marc Sarzi

PhD

Available for booking

Belfast

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr. Marc Sarzi. Head of Research Armagh Observatory & Planetarium.

Mr Mark Hardaker

FRAS

Available for booking

Verwood

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

An enthusiastic and energetic presenter who brings to life every aspect of astronomy.

Mr Mark Laughton

BSc, PGCAP

Available for booking

York

Science Educator

Registered 1 year ago

Astronomy technician with a passion for inspiring others.

Dr Mark Norris

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics whose research focuses on the formation and evolution of galaxies. He also runs the Alston Observatory, one of the best equipped in the UK.

Mr Mark Radice

 

Available for booking

Salisbury

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mark Radice is an amateur astronomer and photographer based near Salisbury.

Dr Mark Westmoquette

 

Available for booking

London

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 years ago

Ex-professional astronomer turned meditation and Zen teacher, specialising in "mindful stargazing".

Mr Mark Woodland

FRAS

Available for booking

Midsomer Norton

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mark is a lead astronomer for the Charterhouse Exoplanet Project.

Prof. Martin Barstow

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Martin is a keen astronomer with an interest in Extra-terrestrial life, amongst other things!.

Dr Martin Braddock

BSc, PhD, FRSB, FRAS

Available for booking

Radcliffe on Trent

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Martin is a professional scientist and former Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. He is founder and director of GENIXICONSULTING LTD.

Mr Martin Griffiths

BA BSc MSc FRAS FHEA

Available for booking

Bridgend

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 years ago

Martin is an experienced astronomer, night sky guide and teacher.

Prof. Martin Hendry

MBE FRSE FInstP FRAS

Available for booking

Glasgow

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Martin is Professor of Gravitational Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Glasgow.

Mr Martin Lunn

MBE FRAS

Available for booking

Earby

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Martin is an experienced astronomer and lecturer with a vast array of talks and presentations.

Mrs Mary Louise McIntyre

BSc (Hons)

Available for booking

Kidlington

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mary is a passionate outreach astronomer, combining her love of astronomy with the arts.

Mr Matt Williamson

 

Available for booking

Dundee

Planetarium Presenter

Registered 1 month ago

TAYSIDE PLANETARIUM - Portable planetarium visiting venues across Scotland.

Mr Mazin Younis

BSc, MSc

Available for booking

Altrincham

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mazin is an enthusiastic presenter with a background in physics and optics.

Ms Melanie Davies

 

Available for booking

Hastings

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Melanie is keen to educate and inspire audiences by sharing her passion for space.

Ms Melissa Gillone

 

Available for booking

Stratford-upon-Avon

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Melissa is a full-time researcher with teaching duties, having gained her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Birmingham.

Miss Mélissa M. Azombo

MSc, FRAS, MInstP

Available for booking

Manchester

Research Astronomer

Registered 3 months ago

Postgraduate Doctoral Researcher in Exoplanets & SETI at JBCA (PhD Student), Independent Researcher in Astrobiology, and Science Communicator.

Mr Michael Czajkowski

 

Not currently available

Woodhall Spa

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Michael is a keen astronomer with an interest in planetary science.

Mr Michael F Barratt

FRAS

Available for booking

Salisbury

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

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

Mr Michael Franks

 

Available for booking

London

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Michael is located in North London and offers a variety of astronomy lectures and presentations.

Mr Michael Morris

 

Available for booking

Drakes Broughton

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Michael is an avid practical astronomer who loves sharing his enthusiasm for observing the night sky.

Mr Michael Poxon

 

Available for booking

Norwich

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mike is incredibly knowledgeable of the night sky, an astronomical software developer and an author.

Mr Mike Foulkes

 

Available for booking

Henlow

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mike is a keen amateur astronomer with a particular interest in Saturn.

Mr Mike Frost

 

Available for booking

Rugby

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Mike is a keen astronomer who can give presentations on a wide range of astronomy topics, particularly the history of astronomy.

Dr Mike Leggett

FRAS FBIS

Available for booking

Milton Keynes

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Mike has an extensive range of talks covering astronomical history, planetary sciences, astrobiology and astronautics; he is also a member of a wide range of astronomical organisations.

Dr Nahid Chowdhury

FHEA, PhD, MPhys

Available for booking

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

STEM Teaching Fellow with a colourful research background having previously worked in planetary science, cognitive neuroscience, and atmospheric chemistry.

Mr Neil Phillipson

MPhys MIET

Available for booking

Dorking

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Neil has a Masters degree in space science, is an Observatory Designer and former astronomy retailer.

Mr Neill Sanders

 

Available for booking

Darlington

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Neill is an enthusiastic amateur astronomer based in the North East of England.

Prof. Nial Tanvir

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Nial is an expert on gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most luminous and violent explosions known to science.

Prof. Nick Evans

 

Available for booking

Southampton

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Professor Nick Evans is a Particle Theorist interested in vacuum structure - so the Higgs boson and dark energy! I have talks on: Dark Energy; Understanding Nothing; The Sun; Quantum Gravity; Quantum Mechanics; Particle Physics.

Mr Nigel Ball

 

Available for booking

Nantwich

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Nigel is a renowned photographer and astrophotographer and has appear on the BBC.

Prof. Nigel Bannister

 

Not currently available

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Nigel is an experienced Space Professional with a track record of University teaching and research.

Mr Nigel Bradbury

 

Available for booking

Matlock

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Nigel is a keen amateur astronomer and Northern Lights chaser.

Mr Nik Szymanek

 

Available for booking

Boxted

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Amateur astrophotographer, lecturer, musician.

Mr Owen Gwynne

 

Available for booking

Runcorn

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 8 months ago

From age 10 loved explaining planets & the stars to people. Never stopped.

Mr Paul Fellows

BEM MA FIET FRAS

Available for booking

Cambridge

Science Communicator

Registered 1 year ago

Paul leads the public observing events at the University of Cambridge and presents lectures on Cunard Queen Mary 2 and other ships on a frequent basis, his talks are always popular.

Mr Paul Money

FRAS FBIS

Available for booking

Lincoln

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Paul is a well-known and respected speaker in the astronomy community.

Mr Paul Whiting

FRAS CSci

Available for booking

Felixstowe

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Paul is an experienced outreach astronomer, occasional astronomical tour guide and STEM Ambassador.

Dr Peter Allan

 

Available for booking

Stanford in the Vale

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

I have a Ph.D. in astrophysics and have worked in different aspect of astronomy for all of my professional life. Over the last ten years, I have led star gazing sessions and given talks on popular astronomy to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds.

Mr Peter Bull

MBE FRAS

Available for booking

Bromley

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Peter has 25 years teaching astronomy to all levels including Universities, Astro Societies, Schools, Clubs and Commercial Organisations.

Mr Peter Goodhew

B.Sc. FRAS

Available for booking

London

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Peter is a keen astrophotogapher focussing on deep space objects from his remote robotic observatories in Spain.

Dr Peter Grimley

FRAS

Available for booking

Wooler

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Peter is an experienced astronomy speaker keen to share his enthusiasm with everyone from beginners to astronomical societies.

Mr Peter Jenkins

FRAS

Available for booking

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Peter is a keen astrophotographer who is eager to share his enthusiasm and knowledge.

Mr Peter Richardson

 

Available for booking

Bristol

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Astronomy Outreach Educator.

Miss Phoebe Ryder

 

Not currently available

Manchester

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

PhD student at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.

Mr Qamar Uddin

 

Available for booking

York

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

Qamar Uddin is an electronics engineer and a computing teacher with a keen interest in Crescent Moon Watch and the Astronomy of the Islamic Calendar.

Dr Rene Breton

 

Available for booking

Manchester

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Rene Breton is a Professor of Astrophysics at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester. .

Mr Richard Shaw

 

Available for booking

Coatbridge

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Richard is Chair of the Airdrie Astronomical Association, and has been interested in Astronomy since a being schoolboy.

Miss Rita Roushdy

 

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Science Communicator

Registered 1 year ago

Astronomer at AstroVentures, Battlesteads Observatory.

Mr Robert Ince

 

Available for booking

Preston

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Robert Ince is a well-known amateur astronomer and professional scientist.

Mr Roy Alexander

MAEd, BSc, FRAS

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Science Educator

Registered 1 year ago

Roy is an astronomer, teacher and science communicator having over 30 years experience in astronomy and physics education.

Mr Roy Gunson

 

Available for booking

Bolton upon Dearne

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Roy is an amateur astronomer, long time member of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.

Mr Russell Parry

FRSPH

Available for booking

Appley Bridge

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 years ago

Russell provides entertaining and captivating presentations on subjects such as the Appley Bridge Meteorite.

Dr Ryan French

PhD, MSci, FRAS, AFHEA

Available for booking

Eastbourne

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 months ago

Solar Astrophysicist – Astronomy Author – Science Communicator – Eclipse Expert.

Dr Ryan MacDonald

FRAS

Available for booking

St Andrews

Professional Astronomer

Registered 11 months ago

Dr Ryan MacDonald is a Lecturer in Extrasolar Planets at the University of St Andrews.

Dr Sarah Bosman

 

Not currently available

London

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Sarah is an observational cosmologist focussing on the most distant and youngest galaxies and quasars and offers a range of public talks on a variety of topics.

Dr Sarah Crick

PhD, MPhys, PGCE, QTS

Available for booking

Hartley Wintney

Science Communicator

Registered 2 years ago

Sarah is an engaging and experienced Astronomy Educator looking for opportunities to entertain audiences of all ages and levels with the wonders of the universe.

Mr Sheridan Williams

FRAS

Available for booking

Leighton Buzzard

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Sheridan is a seasoned eclipse-chaser, published author and Astronomy Expert for various tour companies.

Mr Simon Banton

B.Sc. A.R.C.S.

Available for booking

Amesbury

Archaeoastronomer

Registered 9 months ago

I'm an archaeoastronomer and Stonehenge geek who's been researching the suggested alignments of this monument for over 30 years.

Dr Simon Ebo

MPhys, PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

PhD in Astrophysics, Masters in Astrophysics, Specialising in Asteroseismology, Exoplanets, general Astronomy, planetarium-style shows, and space missions.

Mr Simon Holbeche

 

Available for booking

Bath

Science Educator

Registered 11 months ago

I talk too much and I have a passion for space and astronomy. So why not mix the two and do more of it?.

Ms Sophie Carroll

FRAS, MInstP

Available for booking

Guisborough

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Sophie is an experienced amateur astronomer, with experience in Dark Matter research.

Dr Stephanie Yardley

 

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Academic Lecturer

Registered 4 months ago

Solar physicist, space weather expert, and regular media contributor. STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow at Northumbria University and guest lecturer on cruise ships. Talks on the Sun, solar storms, space weather, and our exploration of the solar system.

Mr Stephen Bowden

RO FRAS JP

Available for booking

Filey

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 1 year ago

National speaker on astronomy, astrophotography and aurora's.

Prof. Stephen Eales

 

Available for booking

Cardiff / Caerdydd

Professional Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

I carry out research into the origin and evolution of galaxies using telescopes such as Hubble and Webb. .

Prof. Stephen Wilkins

 

Available for booking

Brighton

Professional Astronomer

Registered 2 months ago

I am Professor of Astronomy and Public Understanding of Science at the University of Sussex, studying the first galaxies in the Universe and sharing the wonders of astronomy with public audiences.

Dr Steve Barrett

 

Available for booking

Liverpool

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

Steve is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool.

Mr Steve Broadbent

BSc, FRAS

Available for booking

Portsmouth

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 3 months ago

Course tutor for Hampshire Astronomical Group's popular "Astronomy for Beginners" course. Main interests spectroscopy and photography.

Mr Steve Geliot

 

Available for booking

Brighton

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Steve Geliot is a proponent of Dark Skies and reducing light pollution as well as being co-founder of 'Save Our Starlings'.

Mr Steve Tonkin

FRAS

Available for booking

Fordingbridge

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Steve is a keen amateur astronomer and advocate for better lighting at night.

Dr Steven Gough-Kelly

PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Oldham

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Astrophysics Researcher in Galaxy Evolution. Science Communicator and Educator.

Mr Steven Gray

 

Available for booking

Winchburgh

Planetarium Presenter

Registered 1 year ago

Steven travels the UK to promote space, astronomy and dark skies. If he's not outside looking up he'll be in the immersive environment of a planetarium, inspiring others to look up!.

Mrs Tatiana Willson

BSc Nat Sci, FRAS, MInstP, IMA, PGCE, MSc Cur

Available for booking

Brighton

Planetarium Presenter

Registered 1 year ago

Mobile planetarium presenter.

Prof. Thomas Collett

 

Available for booking

Droxford

Research Astronomer

Registered 1 year ago

Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in strong gravitational lensing.

Mr Tim Browett

 

Available for booking

Aberdeen

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Tim is a high school teacher of physics and astronomy at Robert Gordon's College and a Lead Educator for the National Space Academy.

Dr Tim Pearce

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Professional Astronomer

Registered 9 months ago

I am a Stephen Hawking Fellow at the University of Warwick. Before then I had a highly unusual career path, which combined academia, submarines, and industry. I work on planets, asteroids and comets around stars, as well as delivering outreach.

Mr Timothy Treadwell

 

Available for booking

Stafford

Astronomy Author

Registered 2 years ago

Timothy is a published author and observatory Director.

Dr Tom Killestein

 

Available for booking

Coventry

Research Astronomer

Registered 8 months ago

Prize Fellow at the University of Warwick, working in time-domain astronomy.

Mr Tom McCrorie

 

Available for booking

Ayr

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 8 months ago

Amateur astronomer, astrophotographer and founder of the Picastro App and MessierPlanner.co.uk.

Mr Tony Roberts

 

Available for booking

Croydon

Amateur Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Various talks, mainly looking at history of astronomy.

Prof. Victor Debattista

 

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

Registered 2 years ago

Professor Victor Debattista is a research astronomer and lecturer with specialities in galaxy formation and simulations.

Dr Victoria Fawcett

PhD

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Research Astronomer

Registered 2 years ago

Dr Vicky Fawcett is an Astronomer at the European Southern Observatory.

Mr Wil Cheung

FRAS

Available for booking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Science Communicator

Registered 3 months ago

Astronomer, photographer and aurora chaser with 430+ aurora displays observed. Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, TEDx speaker and media contributor delivering engaging talks on astronomy, eclipses, space weather, photography and adventure.

Mr Will Reed

 

Available for booking

Taunton

Astrophotographer

Registered 2 years ago

Will is located in Somerset and has expertise in DSLR Astrophotography and various imaging techniques.

Mr William Joyce

MSc, CPhys, MInstP, FRAS, FGS.

Available for booking

Brighton

Science Educator

Registered 2 years ago

Will has many years experience providing talks and courses on astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science and space science topics and is always delighted to share his enthusiasm, diverse knowledge and experience with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Mr William Stewart

BSc (Hons)

Available for booking

Ravensmoor

Astronomy Enthusiast

Registered 2 years ago

William has 40 years of interest in astronomy and spaceflight, has authored multiple research papers, and is a regular speaker in societies and schools.

Mr Zee Dinally

FRAS

Available for booking

London

Planetarium Presenter

Registered 2 years ago

Zee is CEO of Immersive Experiences, which operates numerous planetariums across the UK and worldwide.