On Wednesday 25th November, we’re delighted to be joined by Chris Lee, former Chief Scientist of the UK Space Agency for a talk entitled “Touring the Universe from a Back Garden”.
Reserve your seat using: https://bathastronomers.org.uk/2026_prof_chris_lee
In this talk, Chris will show how a modest telescope setup under Bortle 5 suburban skies can unlock the cosmos – journeying from the back garden all the way to the most distant galaxies. By limiting each observation to under one hour, Chris uses digital imaging – not for artistic astrophotography – but to illustrate the fascinating physics and vast scale of the universe. Attendees will discover how accessible deep-sky observation can be, and gain plenty of inspiration to start their own back garden journey.
About Prof Chris Lee
40+ years working in the Space sector after obtaining degrees in Astrophysics and Space Science and Exploration from University of Leicester. Laterally was Chief Scientist at the UK Space Agency before retiring in 2020. Now a consultant to the space community. A lifelong amateur astronomer. Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society. Chair of Thornbury u3a Astronomy and Space Group.
