For Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy
Professor Derek Ward-Thompson, Director of the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute, has co-written a popular astronomy book with Sir Brian May. The book is called: ‘Galaxies in 3D: Islands in Infinity’. The unique aspect of the book is that it presents the pictures of galaxies in stereoscopic format. Then, when viewed with Read More …
The JHI was represented by an invited stand at the prestigious Lancashire Careers and Universities Evening hosted by Westholme School on February 4th 2025. The event was very well attended and the JHI stand was busy throughout the evening. There were multiple enquiries about our courses, as well as about our Read More …
The 8-inch Cooke refractor at the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory performed night-time observing for the first time in over 25 years on 9th January 2025 when Preston and District Astronomical Society (PADAS) hosted a public observing night there. The observatory is located at Preston’s Moor Park. The refurbishment of the dome was Read More …