Explorations Speakers Drs Jacqueline & Simon Mitton
Drs Simon and Jacqueline Mitton are British astronomy specialists who each have over 30 years experience bringing their subject to the public through books, talks and the media. They have bachelor degrees in Physics from the University of Oxford and doctorates from the University of Cambridge. Jacqueline’s special interests are stars and planets. She is the author or co-author of over 20 published books, the expert consultant on many more and an award-winning children’s author. Her books range from Zoo in the Sky for very young readers through to a comprehensive dictionary of astronomy and include several on the exploration of the planets. Simon’s current interests are the history of astronomy, the nature of the universe, and the new science of astrobiology, all of which will be featured in his presentations. He too is the author of several books, as well as an experienced radio and television broadcaster. Jacqueline and Simon have often worked together giving courses and writing books. In 1990, the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid “Mitton” in their honor. They participated in the ms Ryndam’s Total Eclipse cruise in 1998 and the 1999 Total Eclipse.
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