As visitors learnt of the opportunity to look at the moon and Jupiter through members telescopes more visitors seized a glimpse and were happy to talk about their experiences and ask questions.
A quiz night, which we hope will be similar to the Inter Society Quiz held earlier in the year. Hopefully, a buffet too.
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc.
Guest Speaker Roger Pickard gives a presentation entitled, "Stellar Evolution". This is part 1 of a two part presentation. The second part to be presented at a later date, to be confirmed. Doors open 7:30pm. New members welcome.
A display was set up on the 5th Jan in readiness for the 'Space Day' event on 22nd Jan. Removed by 26th Jan. On the 22nd members manned a small display in the library throughout the day.
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc. NB: Meeting in January 2012 to be confirmed.
Member Speakers. The following Society members will be giving presentations thus: Richard Birtles - ‘Mayan Astronomical Temple of Chichen Itza in Mexico’. Chris Blake - ‘Les Granges’. Elaine Green - 'Astronomy and Me'. Doors open 7:30pm. New members welcome.
Three talks were given by Rob Januszewski, Sue Dipple and Rob Dipple. Display of images and telescopes. After the talks we moved outside where visitors were able to enjoy the night sky through the telescopes.
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc.