Paul Fellows

Having built his first telescope aged 14 and experiencing the “wow” moment of seeing the rings of Saturn for the first time, he has been stargazing for over 50 years.

Paul holds a Master’s degree in natural sciences and a post-graduate diploma in computer science from the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and chairman of the Cambridge Astronomical Association. Twice winner of the Queen’s Award for Technology and of a lifetime achievement award from Emmanuel College Cambridge he was also awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2005 New years honours list

Paul co-presents the public observing evenings at the University of Cambridge, leading the stargazing every week to audiences of 200+, and gives talks to clubs, societies and on cruise ships all around the world.