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Located in Dore Sheffield and willing to travel up to 100 miles.
CV Summary:
- Inspired by early events including Apollo Moon landings.
- Bought small telescope 1972.
- Joined Dundee AS, 1978.
- Studied Mathematics and Astronomy and Astrophyics, St Andrews University, 1982-1986.
- PhD in Applied Mathematics (Dynamics of Solar Prominences), 1986-1990.
- Teaching of Mathematics to students in many parts of University of Manchester, since 1993.
- Studies into Equilibria and Stability of Structures in solar atmosphere Dynamics of orbits of Trojan Asteroids.
- Observations of e.g. Meteors, Noctilucent Clouds etc.
- Joined Dundee AS, 1978. BAA 1985, Many other societies. Member of IAU.
- Active in BAA Meteor section mid-1980s onwards Scottish Astronomers Group President 1991-1993
- Speaker at various astronomical societies.
- Currently resident in Dore, Sheffield. Married with 2 youngsters.
Lecture Topics:
- Quite a few different talks on many varied areas of astronomy.
- See web-site below (enter and click on astronomical talks).
- Happy (in normal circumstances) to travel to give talks and also happy to give talks remotely.
Target Audience:
- Astronomical Societies. Scibars, U3A Science groups, Junior groups etc.
Facilities Required:
- Useful to have projector, screen, power and table on site.
Expenses - Fees Required:
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