11am to 12pm at The Hold
Featuring the discoveries of Suffolk amateur astronomer Alice Grace Cook (1877-1958), and what lead to her becoming one of the first female Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. Presented by Bill Barton, a trustee of the Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich), deputy director of the British Astronomical Association’s Historical Section, and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society where he has a seat on the Heritage Committee. He also serves as the Suffolk County Coordinator for the Society for the History of Astronomy. Tea and coffee included.
This event is part of The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, a touring exhibition by Bespoke Scientific, at The Hold Ipswich 26 June – 19 September 2026
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