ESO, the European Southern Observatory, builds and operates a suite of the world's most advanced ground-based astronomical telescopes
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Lucy Stone
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
Wilts SN2 1SZ
UK
E-mail: eson-uk@eso.org
Lucy Stone is a press officer for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), one of the UK’s leading research organisations. STFC runs the UK Astronomy Technology Centre and RAL Space, funds astronomy research in the UK, and manages the UK subscription to ESO.
Lucy has a background in journalism, working for both commercial and BBC radio. As a reporter and newsreader, she has covered a wide variety of stories including football matches and pop concerts. She knows what makes a great story!
Promoting astronomy research and STFC’s astronomy outreach activities are an important part of Lucy’s job.
In September 2011, she led a highly successful visit for UK journalists to Chile that coincided with first light on the ALMA telescope. The visit generated extremely high levels of media coverage in the UK and around the world. She is still talking about the trip!
Lucy leads media activity for the Dark Sky Discovery project, a national initiative to encourage community groups around the UK to find a local space where they can observe the night sky. Led by the STFC, the project brings together local astronomy clubs with Natural England to encourage more people to experience the wonders of the Universe.
About the ESO Science Outreach Network
The ESO education and Public Outreach Department has established a network of contacts in the ESO Member states and other countries. The goal of this ESO Science Outreach Network (ESON) is to act locally as ESO's media and outreach representative, in order to promote ESO's mission and achievements, and demonstrate the many inspirational aspects of astronomy.
More information about ESON is available on: http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/eson.html
