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 of our meetings in 2025 are
January 24 A welcome return of Julian Onions, who will be giving a talk ' The far side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens?'
February 7 David Conner will be giving a presentation "Stars: what they are and what they do"
February 28 There will be a short AGM - everyone welcome. If anyone would like to stand for the committee then please get in touch. This will be followed by a presentation, subject to be advised.
March 28 Tony Wilmot will be giving a presentation ’The Drake equation and The Fermi paradox. An illustrated journey’.
April 25 Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation entitled 'The Third Rock'. We all live here on Earth (for now), but where does this small planet fit into the big picture? What is our Solar System and how did it all start? What is the Milky Way; what is the 'Local Group'; where will we all end up? These are big questions that demand some mind-stretching answers!
May 9 Dr Ann Bonell of Leicester Astronomical Society will be giving a presentation on a subject to be advised.
September 19
October 24
November 14
November 28
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 of our meetings in 2025 are
January 24 A welcome return of Julian Onions, who will be giving a talk ' The far side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens?'
February 7 David Conner will be giving a presentation "Stars: what they are and what they do"
February 28 There will be a short AGM - everyone welcome. If anyone would like to stand for the committee then please get in touch. This will be followed by a presentation, subject to be advised.
March 28 Tony Wilmot will be giving a presentation ’The Drake equation and The Fermi paradox. An illustrated journey’.
April 25 Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation entitled 'The Third Rock'. We all live here on Earth (for now), but where does this small planet fit into the big picture? What is our Solar System and how did it all start? What is the Milky Way; what is the 'Local Group'; where will we all end up? These are big questions that demand some mind-stretching answers!
May 9 Dr Ann Bonell of Leicester Astronomical Society will be giving a presentation on a subject to be advised.
September 19
October 24
November 14
November 28
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.
