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2nd March 2015 – Whole Body Imaging

Posted on March 2, 2015 by DaveT

Brought to us by Professor John Waterton. Whole Body Imaging refers to the internal display of the entire body in a single procedure. It may refer to one of two types of body imaging technologies used for security screening such … Continue reading →

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2nd February 2015 – Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites and the Early Solar System

Posted on February 2, 2015 by DaveT

Professor Jamie Gilmour of Manchester University will lead our discussion. Professor Gilmour says: “Asteroids and comets are the leftovers from the formation of planets in the early solar system.  Their study can shed light on how the planets grew and, … Continue reading →

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5th January 2015 – Killer Asteroids

Posted on January 5, 2015 by DaveT

Our speaker this month is Andy Newsam, Professor of Astronomy Education and Engagement. Professor Newson says: “My research is varied but generally involves getting observations from large number of telescopes all over the world (and sometimes above it) and trying … Continue reading →

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1st December 2014 {No Information Available}

Posted on December 1, 2014 by DaveT
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3rd November 2014 – 10th Anniversary and Naked Eye Astronomy

Posted on November 3, 2014 by DaveT

It’s our 10th Anniversary so we started with a normal Scibar… Andrew Greenwood leading a Scibar on “Naked eye Astronomy” which session got rave reviews at Bollington last February. If you have ever looked up at the starry night sky … Continue reading →

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6th October 2014 – Using Particle Accelerators for Healthcare

Posted on October 6, 2014 by DaveT

Hywel Owen of the University of Manchester (http://www.hywelowen.org) will lead our discussion. Hywel says: “Whilst particle accelerators are most often imagined as the giant machines used to smash together subatomic particles at places like CERN, they are actually used in … Continue reading →

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