MEETINGS
Everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to more experienced astronomers - you don't need to be a member, just turn up on the night. We have experienced and knowledgeable members on hand who would be happy to talk about any and all aspects of astronomy with you, including setting up your telescope and how to get started in astrophotography.
Refreshments are provided, but given the current health situation, we would ask that people bring their own mugs, or a can.
We only ask if non-members would kindly donate £2.00 on the night to help cover the cost of the hall rental. However, if you would like to become a member and join the society then this will be waived. The annual memberships run from January to January and the membership covers every meeting held, talks, workshops and all observing sessions on meeting nights (if clear).
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to approximately 9.30-10.00pm at Gaddesby Village Hall, Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Melton Mowbray LE7 4WF.
The dates for meetings in 2024, all Fridays and starting at 7.30pm, are
April 26 Professor Julian Onions is coming to speak to us, his talk is entitled 'Crazy Interstellar Rockets'.
What sort of rockets or spaceships could we use to go to the distant stars. We will explore some of the crazier designs that have been proposed over the years, most of which have some possibility of working. The future may be nearer than we think!
May 17 Nahid Choudhury will be returning to give us a talk, 'Exploring a Selection of Major Milestones in Astronomy'.
June 14 Bob Forrest will be making a return and giving a presentation on the topic of Cosmic Rays.
September 13 A welcome return of Phil Adams who will be giving a presentation "Who Invented the Telescope?"
September 27 Professor Peter Wheatly will be giving a presentation about some of the latest observations of exoplanets.
October 18
November 1 Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation on a topic to be advised.
November 29
More details about the presentations at these meetings will be added as and when we have them.
Free car parking is available on site. See 'How to find us' page for a map.
We are predominantly an observing society; If skies are clear then we will be observing after the talk, so bring your set up in anticipation and we will endeavour to get the talk started as early as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to find out how to start.
If it is cloudy there is still plenty of time to talk astronomy with others before and after the presentation.
Please email <[email protected]> if you would like any further information. (Please copy and paste the email address into your email client - it is not a hot-link.)
We look forward to seeing you on the night!
Everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to more experienced astronomers - you don't need to be a member, just turn up on the night. We have experienced and knowledgeable members on hand who would be happy to talk about any and all aspects of astronomy with you, including setting up your telescope and how to get started in astrophotography.
Refreshments are provided, but given the current health situation, we would ask that people bring their own mugs, or a can.
We only ask if non-members would kindly donate £2.00 on the night to help cover the cost of the hall rental. However, if you would like to become a member and join the society then this will be waived. The annual memberships run from January to January and the membership covers every meeting held, talks, workshops and all observing sessions on meeting nights (if clear).
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to approximately 9.30-10.00pm at Gaddesby Village Hall, Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Melton Mowbray LE7 4WF.
The dates for meetings in 2024, all Fridays and starting at 7.30pm, are
April 26 Professor Julian Onions is coming to speak to us, his talk is entitled 'Crazy Interstellar Rockets'.
What sort of rockets or spaceships could we use to go to the distant stars. We will explore some of the crazier designs that have been proposed over the years, most of which have some possibility of working. The future may be nearer than we think!
May 17 Nahid Choudhury will be returning to give us a talk, 'Exploring a Selection of Major Milestones in Astronomy'.
June 14 Bob Forrest will be making a return and giving a presentation on the topic of Cosmic Rays.
September 13 A welcome return of Phil Adams who will be giving a presentation "Who Invented the Telescope?"
September 27 Professor Peter Wheatly will be giving a presentation about some of the latest observations of exoplanets.
October 18
November 1 Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation on a topic to be advised.
November 29
More details about the presentations at these meetings will be added as and when we have them.
Free car parking is available on site. See 'How to find us' page for a map.
We are predominantly an observing society; If skies are clear then we will be observing after the talk, so bring your set up in anticipation and we will endeavour to get the talk started as early as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to find out how to start.
If it is cloudy there is still plenty of time to talk astronomy with others before and after the presentation.
Please email <[email protected]> if you would like any further information. (Please copy and paste the email address into your email client - it is not a hot-link.)
We look forward to seeing you on the night!
Image from Tony Abbey's all-sky camera.