We make every effort to keep the programme up-to-date and accurate.  However changes can happen at short notice and updates rely on the kind donation of time by Society members.  If you see an error please let us know.

Basic members are welcome to attend lectures but will be charged a small fee.

May
14
Thu
Through the Webb Looking Glass
May 14 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight via zoom Zoe Le-Conte Durham University 

will be talking to us about –

Finding Barred Galaxies in the Early Universe

and the title of Zoe’s talk is –

Through the Webb Looking Glass

the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person

 

May
21
Thu
T.B.A.
May 21 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight via zoom

Dr Matt Bothwell Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge

This post will be update as details become available

May
24
Sun
The Start Of NLC Season
May 24 – Jun 11 all-day

From approx Sunday the 24th of May until approx Monday the 11th of August

Noctilucent Cloud (NLC) could start to appear in the NW sky 90-120 minutes after sunset

or 90-120 minutes before sunrise in the NE sky

these dates may vary a little dependent on current solar activity

 NLC have a typical colour range of electric blue to silver

and are normally at an altitude of 250,000-280,000 feet

May
28
Thu
Social / Observing Evening
May 28 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight will be a social evening

and members can observe if they would like to

members are also welcome to bring their own equipment along

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