‘Christmas Crackers’ Short Talks By Members
2026-12-21 20:00 - 22:00 UTC

Next Informal Meeting
2027-01-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-03-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-04-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-05-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-06-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-07-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-08-02 20:00 - 22:00 and 15 more dates
Primarily an Observing Evening. If not clear then general discussion, help for those who require it.

Prof Sean Elvidge - Sunny, With A Mild Chance Of Catastrophe
2027-01-18 20:00 - 22:00
We often think of the Sun as a constant, life-giving presence, but in reality, it has a volatile side that can cause real disruption here on Earth. In this talk, Professor Sean Elvidge explores the hidden world of space weather: how solar flares and geomagnetic storms, often invisible to us, can affect everything from satellite navigation and aviation to power grids and radio communications. Drawing on his work developing the forecasting engine behind the UK’s operational space weather models, Prof. Elvidge reveals how scientists are working to turn unpredictable solar outbursts into manageable risks. As our reliance on space-based and GPS-enabled technologies grows, so too does our vulnerability to the Sun’s moods. “Sunny, with a mild chance of catastrophe” uncovers the science behind these solar threats, the likelihood of extreme events and shows how better forecasting could help keep modern life ticking, even when the skies above are anything but calm.

Prof Belinda Wilkes - A Clear View Of The X-ray Universe With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
2027-02-15 20:00 - 22:00

Dr Kaiming Cui - How Common Are Other Worlds? Exploring The Statistical Landscape Of Exoplanets
2027-03-15 20:00 - 22:00

AGM
2027-04-19 20:00 - 22:00

Dave Jones - Comets
2027-05-17 20:00 - 22:00

Short Presentations By Members. View The Sun With A Solar Telescope
2027-06-21 20:00 - 22:00
