This site provides information on my lecturing and writing about astronomy together with a history of astronomical lantern slides.
From Measuring the Universe to Analysing Star Light, I offer a wide range of astronomical lectures, suitable for all audiences.
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I have written articles on a wide range of subjects related to the History of Astronomy and Victorian Photography.
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These important images from the 18th and 19th centuries were the basis of popular lectures and often feature stunning images.
Research is ongoing.
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I have several lecture engagements for 2009. Check out my Lectures page for a whole new range of subjects available this year.
Recent articles include: 'Imaging a Continent: the George Washington Wilson & Co's Lantern Slides of Australia'. Due to be published shortly. Awarded 2nd place in the 2008-2009 Projection Box Essay Awards and 'Imaging The Past', Outback Magazine, RM Williams, Australia. October/November 2008 issue.You can purchase copies of the published images from www.priscus.co.uk. Details of the magazine can be found at Outback Magazine.
I have an ongoing project to develop the web site for The Magic Lantern Society (www.magiclantern.org.uk) and I offer Victorian photographs of Scotland, England and Australia through my web site Priscus (www.priscus.co.uk).