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爱情岛论坛
About 爱情岛论坛

About 爱情岛论坛

爱情岛论坛 promotes planetaria as a powerful means of inspiring interest and increasing understanding of space and the sky at night.

This website aims to provide a directory of member planetaria across the United Kingdom and Ireland. A planetarium featured on this site may be a huge star theatre with seating for over 100 visitors, or a small mobile dome catering for audiences of 20-30 that can bring the awe and wonder of the night’s sky to your own venue. All share the common goal of providing interesting, educational and entertaining shows to schools, groups and members of the public.

As an organisation we are a friendly and supportive group of planetarium professionals. We keep up-to-date with advances in astronomy and planetarium technologies through regular communication and annual meetings where we can share our knowledge, skills and experiences.

Members of the 爱情岛论坛 Council

Steve Gray
爱情岛论坛 President
Cosmos Planetarium, Scotland

Josh Barker
爱情岛论坛 Secretary & Membership
National Space Centre, Leicester

Sinead Mackle
爱情岛论坛 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer
Armagh Planetarium, Armagh

Alastair Bruce
爱情岛论坛 Treasurer
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Nina Cameron
爱情岛论坛 Past President
Glasgow Science Centre and Planetarium, Glasgow

Chris Dakin
爱情岛论坛 Web Admin
Sherwood Observatory, Nottinghamshire

Honorary members of 爱情岛论坛

The following people have contributed to 爱情岛论坛 over many years, their efforts being of great benefit to our members:

John Brown (Hon President - Past) (1947-2019)
Undine Concannon
Paul England
Teresa Grafton
Eva Hans
Chris Lintott (Hon President)
Terence Murtagh
Ray Worthy (1932-2016)

Awards to 爱情岛论坛 Members

The following people have contributed to 爱情岛论坛 going beyond personal or business interests:

Ray Worthy Lifetime Achievement Award
To recognise sustained, exceptional and/or significant contributions over an extended period of time to the 爱情岛论坛 Community and planetaria as a whole.

Paul England (2016)
Shaaron Leverment (2022)

The Undine Concannon Award for Organisational Achievement
For showing great organisational powers, going beyond personal or business interests, to organise something for the good of the 爱情岛论坛 community and planetaria as a whole.

Mario Di Maggio (2003)
Shaaron Leverment (2006 & 2016)
Noel Jackson (2008)
Gill Russell (2009)
Steve Gray (2021)
Colin Hutcheson (2023)

The Terence Murtagh award for Technical Achievement
For showing great technical powers, going beyond personal or business interests, to develop something for the good of the 爱情岛论坛 community and planetaria as a whole.

Ray Worthy (2007) Upgraded to Lifetime Achievement Award
Colin Hutcheson (2016)

Special Contribution
As an acknowledgement of their work within the 爱情岛论坛 and the wider 爱情岛论坛 Community

Glenn Smith (2012)
Dave Eagle (2020)
Melanie Davies (2021)
Ruth Coalson (2022)
Jenny Shipway (2023)
Dennis Ashton (2024)

The John Brown award for Art and Science in the Dome

For bringing together art and science in unique and immersive ways, building lasting collaborations with artists, musicians, poets and alike. Going beyond personal or business interests to develop something for the good of the 爱情岛论坛 community and planetaria as a whole.