Alphabetical list of Astro Speakers

Mr Alan Gosling

FRAS

Available for booking

Tottenhill

Astronomy Enthusiast

Joined King's Lynn & District Astronomy Society in 2013, became Secretary. Elected Chairman in 2022.

Mr Alan Ledbury

MBA, ACMA, DCH, DHP, B.Soc.Sc.

Available for booking

Walsall

Amateur Astronomer

Alan has been an amateur astronomer for 50 years and loves sharing his enthusiasm with beginners and children.

Mr Alaric Thompson

 

Available for booking

Barrow-in-Furness

Science Educator

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

Amateur astronomer proving tuition for Astronomy GCSE.

Mr Andrew Allan

 

Available for booking

Perth

Astrophotographer

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

Prof. Andrew Blain

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

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

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

Mr Andrew Green

BSc(Hons) FRAS, FBIS

Available for booking

Cambridge

Science Communicator

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 Mowbray

BSc (Hons), MSc.

Available for booking

Colchester

Astronomy Enthusiast

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.

Dr Andrew Thornett

M6THO

Available for booking

Lichfield

Astronomy Enthusiast

Dr Andrew Thornett is a General Medical Practitioner in Birmingham with an eclectic interest and passion for all things astronomy, and special interests in radio astronomy and solar astronomy.

Dr Ann Bonell

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Astronomy Enthusiast

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

Dr Anne-Marie Weijmans

 

Available for booking

St Andrews

Professional Astronomer

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

Mr Anthony Jennings

 

Available for booking

Middleton

Amateur Astronomer

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

Teacher of Physics and Astronomy.

Mr Ben Brown

 

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Communicator

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.

Mr Bill Barton

FRAS

Available for booking

Ipswich

Amateur Astronomer

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

Dr Brad Gibson

 

Available for booking

Kingston upon Hull

Science Communicator

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 Bud Martin Budzynski

 

Available for booking

Yeovil

Astrophotographer

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.

Miss Charlotte Proverbs

MPhys

Available for booking

Preston

Research Astronomer

MPhys in Astrophysics from Aberystwyth University PhD in Solar Physics from UCLan (ongoing - due to complete 2025).

Dr Chris Crowe

PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Harrow

Professional Astronomer

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 W Followell

BSc Hons, Dip, RCIM

Available for booking

Nailsea

Amateur Astronomer

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

Dr Christopher Berry

 

Available for booking

Glasgow

Research Astronomer

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

Prof. Colin Steele

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Sheffield

Amateur Astronomer

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 Daniel Mortimer

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Exeter

Academic Lecturer

Daniel is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Exeter. He is keen to inspire the next generation of astronomers.

Mr Dave Eagle

 

Available for booking

Northampton

Amateur Astronomer

Amateur Astronomer / Imager and author.

Dr David Mannion

PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Eastbourne

Academic Lecturer

David is an experienced lecturer with three degrees in astronomy subjects and gives talks to Societies, schools and aboard cruises.

Dr Diego Altamirano

 

Available for booking

Southampton

Academic Lecturer

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

Dr Elizabeth Pearson

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Bristol

Science Communicator

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

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

Mr Gary Poyner

FRAS

Available for booking

Birmingham

Amateur Astronomer

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 George Sallit

 

Available for booking

Reading

Amateur Astronomer

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

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

Mr Gordon Rogers

FRAS, FRICS

Available for booking

Thame

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Graham McLoughlin

FRAS

Available for booking

Chorley

Amateur Astronomer

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

Amateur astronomer from age 11.

Mr Hugh Allen

 

Available for booking

Wells

Amateur Astronomer

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

Prof. Ian Robson

 

Available for booking

Preston

Professional Astronomer

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

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

Mr Jack Martin

 

Available for booking

Rayleigh

Amateur Astronomer

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

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

Professor Hough is an award-winning research astronomer.

Dr James Lees

FRAS

Available for booking

York

Academic Lecturer

Physicist, Author, Science Communicator.

Dr Jane Clark

MBA PhD CSci CEng FInstP FRAS

Available for booking

Caerphilly / Caerffili

Amateur Astronomer

Dr Jane Clark is an experienced multi-lingual presenter and STEM Ambassador.

Jane Green

FRAS

Available for booking

Brighton and Hove

Academic Lecturer

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

Dr Jenifer Millard

 

Available for booking

Barry / Barri

Science Communicator

Dr Jen is a keen outreach astronomer, podcaster and regular contributor to TV interviews!.

Mr Jerry Stone

FBIS FRAS

Available for booking

Welwyn

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Jim Bell

 

Available for booking

Central Lydbrook

Planetarium Presenter

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

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

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

Retired physicist with a background in natural sciences.

Dr John Keith Davies

 

Available for booking

Penicuik

Professional Astronomer

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

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

Mr John McEvoy

 

Available for booking

Northampton

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Jonathan Clough

B.Eng (Hons) FRAS MIET

Available for booking

Cambridge

Astronomy Enthusiast

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

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

Mr Joshua Stanway

 

Available for booking

Preston

Research Astronomer

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

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

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

Deeping St James

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Kevin John Kilburn

FRAS

Available for booking

Leek

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Les Brand

 

Available for booking

Upminster

Professional Astronomer

Astronomer, astrophotographer and science communicator.

Dr Lilian Hobbs

FRAS ARPS

Available for booking

Eastleigh

Amateur Astronomer

Lillian is a keen amateur astronomer and astrophotographer.

Mr Lord Dover

BSc(Hons) MSc FRAS

Not currently available

Letchworth

Professional Astronomer

Astronomer & PhD student.

Dr Luke Tyas

 

Available for booking

Durham

Research Astronomer

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

Dr Marc Sarzi

PhD

Available for booking

Belfast

Research Astronomer

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

Mr Mark Hardaker

FRAS

Available for booking

Verwood

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Mark Laughton

BSc, PGCAP

Available for booking

York

Science Educator

Astronomy technician with a passion for inspiring others.

Dr Mark Norris

BSc(Hons), PhD

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

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

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

Dr Mark Westmoquette

 

Available for booking

London

Astronomy Author

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

Mr Mark Woodland

FRAS

Available for booking

Midsomer Norton

Research Astronomer

Mark is a lead astronomer for the Charterhouse Exoplanet Project.

Prof. Martin Barstow

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Amateur Astronomer

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

Dr Martin Braddock

BSc, PhD

Available for booking

Radcliffe on Trent

Professional Astronomer

Martin is a professional scientist and former Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.

Mr Martin Griffiths

BA BSc MSc FRAS FHEA

Available for booking

Bridgend

Astronomy Author

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

Prof. Martin Hendry

MBE FRSE FInstP FRAS

Available for booking

Glasgow

Professional Astronomer

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

Mr Martin Lunn

MBE FRAS

Available for booking

Earby

Astronomy Enthusiast

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

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

Mr Mazin Younis

BSc, MSc

Available for booking

Altrincham

Amateur Astronomer

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

Ms Melanie Davies

 

Available for booking

Hastings

Science Educator

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

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

Mr Michael Czajkowski

 

Available for booking

Woodhall Spa

Academic Lecturer

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

Mr Michael F Barratt

FRAS

Available for booking

Salisbury

Amateur Astronomer

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

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

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

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

Mr Mike Foulkes

 

Available for booking

Henlow

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Mike Frost

 

Available for booking

Rugby

Amateur Astronomer

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

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

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

Mr Neil Phillipson

 

Available for booking

Dorking

Science Communicator

Neil has a Masters degree in space science, is a former astronomy retailer and designer of observatories.

Mr Neill Sanders

 

Not currently available

Darlington

Amateur Astronomer

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

Prof. Nial Tanvir

 

Available for booking

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

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

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

Nigel is a renowned photographer and astro-photographer.

Prof. Nigel Bannister

 

Not currently available

Leicester

Academic Lecturer

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

Mr Nigel Bradbury

 

Available for booking

Matlock

Amateur Astronomer

Nigel is a keen amateur astronomer and Northern Lights chaser.

Mr Nik Szymanek

 

Available for booking

Boxted

Astrophotographer

Amateur astrophotographer, lecturer, musician.

Mr Owen Brazell

FRAS

Available for booking

Faringdon

Amateur Astronomer

Owen has been a deep-sky observer for 40 years, is both editor and president of the Webb Society and is a columnist for Astronomy Now.

Mr Paul Fellows

MA FIET FRAS

Available for booking

Cambridge

Science Educator

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

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

Mr Paul Whiting

FRAS CSci

Available for booking

Felixstowe

Amateur Astronomer

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

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

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

Mr Peter Goodhew

FRAS

Available for booking

London

Astrophotographer

Peter is a keen astrophotogapher focussing on deep space objects from his London and Southern Spain observatories. j .

Dr Peter Grimley

FRAS

Available for booking

London

Academic Lecturer

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

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

Mr Peter Richardson

 

Available for booking

Bristol

Amateur Astronomer

Astronomy Outreach Educator.

Miss Phoebe Ryder

 

Available for booking

Manchester

Research Astronomer

Research student at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, focusing on the Galactic Magnetic Field.

Dr Rene Breton

 

Available for booking

Manchester

Professional Astronomer

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

Richard has been interested in Astronomy since a being schoolboy.

Mr Robert Ince

 

Available for booking

Preston

Amateur Astronomer

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

Mr Rod Hine

 

Available for booking

Bradford

Academic Lecturer

Rod is a retired Electronics Engineer and University Lecturer.

Mr Roy Gunson

 

Available for booking

Bolton upon Dearne

Amateur Astronomer

Roy is an amateur astronomer, deputy chair of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.

Mr Russell Parry

FRSPH

Available for booking

Appley Bridge

Astronomy Author

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

Dr Sarah Bosman

 

Available for booking

London

Professional Astronomer

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

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

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

Dr Simon Ebo

MPhys, PhD, FRAS

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

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

Miss Sophie Carroll

FRAS, MInstP

Available for booking

Guisborough

Amateur Astronomer

Sophie is an experienced amateur astronomer, and works as a science technician in the search for Dark Matter.

Dr Steve Barrett

 

Available for booking

Liverpool

Astronomy Enthusiast

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

Mr Steve Geliot

 

Available for booking

Brighton

Astrophotographer

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

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

Astrophysics Researcher in Galaxy Evolution. Science Communicator and Educator.

Mr Steven Gray

 

Available for booking

Winchburgh

Planetarium Presenter

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!.

Mr Tim Browett

 

Available for booking

Aberdeen

Science Educator

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

Mr Timothy Treadwell

 

Available for booking

Stafford

Astronomy Author

Timothy is a published author and observatory Director.

Mr Tony Roberts

 

Available for booking

Croydon

Amateur Astronomer

Various talks, mainly looking at history of astronomy.

Prof. Victor Debattista

 

Available for booking

Preston

Academic Lecturer

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

Dr Vicky Fawcett is an Astronomer at Newcastle University.

Mr Will Reed

 

Available for booking

Taunton

Astrophotographer

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

Mr William Stewart

BSc (Hons)

Available for booking

Ravensmoor

Astronomy Enthusiast

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

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