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.

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May
2
Thu
T.B.A
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May 2 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight Mr Barry Kellett RAL Space

will be talking to us via zoom

this post will be updated as details become available

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
May
3
Fri
M13 at it’s highest point in the night sky
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May 3 @ 1:30 am – 2:30 am

In the early hours of Friday the 3rd of May @ 02.00 hrs BST /01.00 UTC  above the NE – E horizon

the globular cluster M13  in the constellation of Hercules will be at it’s best position in the night sky

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

 

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Categories: Astronomical Event
May
5
Sun
Solar Observing At Hall Place & Gardens
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May 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Weather Permitting

On Sunday the 5th of May

from 11.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs

at Hall Place & Gardens

Members of the Society will be offering safe views of the Sun

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Categories: Outreach
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak
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May 5 @ 10:00 pm – May 6 @ 3:30 am

Through the night of Sunday the 5th of May into the morning of Monday the 6th of May

along the NE – E horizon the Eta Aquariid meteor shower will reach it’s peak

the approx timings for this event are  5th of May 22.00 BST / 21.00 UTC – 03.30 BST / 02.30 UTC 6th of May

this shower has a predicted ZHR of 10 – 30 meteors per hour

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

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Categories: Astronomical Event
May
9
Thu
T.B.A
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May 9 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

 Dr John Mason BAA 

this post will be updated as details become available

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
May
10
Fri
A Chance To See the Crater Humboldt
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May 10 all-day

Through the day into the night of Friday the 10th of May

the Moon will offer a favourable libration

that will offer views of the crater Humboddt

as the Sun will be above the horizon from  06.00 – 21.30 hrs

 if you plan to observe / image this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

and remember to dress for the conditions

 

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Categories: Astronomical Event
May
16
Thu
Volcanoes and Ice Volcanoes
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May 16 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight Mr William Joyce  CPhys   

will be talking to us about Volcanoes and Ice Volcanoes

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

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
May
21
Tue
NLC Season 21.05.24 – 08.08.24
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May 21 – Aug 8 all-day

Between  Tuesday the 21st of May until approx Tuesday the 8th 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

 

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Categories: Astronomical Event
May
23
Thu
Society Night
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May 23 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight will be a Society Night 

all members welcome

if you have a contribution for the evening

 such as, an update about an ongoing project

or are looking for advice / help with an upcoming project

a new piece of “kit” or software that is baffling you

have a new method /approach to image processing Etc

Please let Mike know so your detail’s /presentation can be added to the evenings running order

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Categories: Society Night (All members)
May
30
Thu
Observing / Informal Evening
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May 30 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight will be an observing evening weather & sky conditions permitting

if the weather / sky conditions are unfavourable the evening will revert to an informal evening

members are welcome to bring their own equipment along

if members are observing Please Remember Red Light Only, when outside

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Categories: Informal Evening (Full and Basic Members)
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