Event Calendar

Apr
19
Fri
2024
Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: Dr James McKee “Subject TBC” 19th April 2024 @ Ayton Village Hall
Apr 19 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 19th April 2024 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall, Scarborough

Guest Speaker –  Dr James McKee of Hull University, presenting “Subject TBC

Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.

Doors open 7:15pm

Free refreshments.

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I am an astrophysicist at the E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics and a lecturer in the Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling (DAIM). I work on radio astronomy of pulsars, using some of the most sensitive telescopes in the world. My main areas of research are pulsar timing, the interstellar medium, and single pulse emission from pulsars.

I studied Physics at the University of Hull and was awarded a Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics by The University of Manchester. I have held research positions at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics.

I am a member of several international collaborations including:

Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME)

North American NanoHertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav)

Large European Array for Pulsars (LEAP)

European Pulsar Timing Array (EPTA)

International Pulsar Timing Array (IPTA)

The NenuFAR array

 

 

Sep
20
Fri
2024
Introduction to Astronomy evening – 20th September 2024 @ Ayton Village Hall
Sep 20 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 20th September 2024 – 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

“Introduction to Astronomy” evening

This event is for those who have, or want to develop, an interest in Astronomy but don’t necessarily know where to start, or you may have a telescope and don’t know how to use it effectively.
It will include a short introductory talk followed by a chance for non-members to approach members for help and advice on astronomy or in setting up and using their telescopes.
If it is a clear night, we will set up some telescopes outside as well.

Feel free to bring along equipment you may have, especially if you don’t know how to use it and want some guidance.

Free for members.
£3 for non-members, payable on the door.
Free refreshments

Oct
4
Fri
2024
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – 4th October 2024 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Oct 4 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest held during the autumn and winter months. Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country. The site of the society observatories was awarded the Milky Way Class of the UK Dark Sky Discovery Award in January 2013.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Please wrap up warm and bring along a torch (preferably with a red filter to preserve yours & others night vision).
Please avoid shining white light torches near the observatories, during the event or at other’s faces, as it will take 20 minutes for eyes to readjust to the dark
Take extra care in the car park also.

If the weather happens to be inclement, please don’t be put off. A member of the society will give a talk / virtual tour in the warmth of the Forestry Commission Visitor Centre.

The Event itself is FREE however Forestry England now charge on exiting the forest – charge is reduced to £3 per vehicle for this event (code supplied at event).

Charitable donations welcomed.
Suggested donation of £2 per adult and £1 per child.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE: BOOK HERE

Nov
1
Fri
2024
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – 1st November 2024 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Nov 1 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Star trails from Dalby Forest. Image credit: North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest, held during the autumn and winter months.

Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country.

The site of the society observatories was awarded the Milky Way Class of the UK Dark Sky Discovery Award in January 2013 and is now part of the North Yorkshire Moors Dark Sky Reserve.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Please wrap up warm and bring along a torch (preferably with a red filter to preserve yours & others night vision).
Please avoid shining white light torches near the observatories, during the event or at other’s faces, as it will take 20 minutes for eyes to readjust to the dark.
Take extra care in the dark when crossing the car park.

If the weather happens to be inclement, please don’t be put off, a member of the society will give a talk / virtual tour of the night sky indoors.

The Event itself is FREE however Forestry England now charge on exiting the forest – charge is reduced to £3 per vehicle for this event (QR code supplied at event).

Charitable donations welcomed.
Suggested donation of £2 per adult and £1 per child.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Dec
6
Fri
2024
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – 6th December 2024 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Dec 6 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Star trails from Dalby Forest. Image credit: North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest, held during the autumn and winter months.

Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country.

The site of the society observatories was awarded the Milky Way Class of the UK Dark Sky Discovery Award in January 2013 and is now part of the North Yorkshire Moors Dark Sky Reserve.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Please wrap up warm and bring along a torch (preferably with a red filter to preserve yours & others night vision).
Please avoid shining white light torches near the observatories, during the event or at other’s faces, as it will take 20 minutes for eyes to readjust to the dark.
Take extra care in the dark when crossing the car park.

If the weather happens to be inclement, please don’t be put off, a member of the society will give a talk / virtual tour of the night sky indoors.

The Event itself is FREE however Forestry England now charge on exiting the forest – charge is reduced to £3 per vehicle for this event (QR code supplied at event).

Charitable donations welcomed.
Suggested donation of £2 per adult and £1 per child.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Feb
7
Fri
2025
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – 7th February 2025 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Feb 7 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Star trails from Dalby Forest. Image credit: North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest, held during the autumn and winter months.

Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country.

The site of the society observatories was awarded the Milky Way Class of the UK Dark Sky Discovery Award in January 2013 and is now part of the North Yorkshire Moors Dark Sky Reserve.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Please wrap up warm and bring along a torch (preferably with a red filter to preserve yours & others night vision).
Please avoid shining white light torches near the observatories, during the event or at other’s faces, as it will take 20 minutes for eyes to readjust to the dark.
Take extra care in the dark when crossing the car park.

If the weather happens to be inclement, please don’t be put off, a member of the society will give a talk / virtual tour of the night sky indoors.

The Event itself is FREE however Forestry England now charge on exiting the forest – charge is reduced to £3 per vehicle for this event (QR code supplied at event).

Charitable donations welcomed.
Suggested donation of £2 per adult and £1 per child.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Mar
7
Fri
2025
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – 7th March 2025 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Mar 7 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Star trails from Dalby Forest. Image credit: North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest, held during the autumn and winter months.

Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country.

The site of the society observatories was awarded the Milky Way Class of the UK Dark Sky Discovery Award in January 2013 and is now part of the North Yorkshire Moors Dark Sky Reserve.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE

Please wrap up warm and bring along a torch (preferably with a red filter to preserve yours & others night vision).
Please avoid shining white light torches near the observatories, during the event or at other’s faces, as it will take 20 minutes for eyes to readjust to the dark.
Take extra care in the dark when crossing the car park.

If the weather happens to be inclement, please don’t be put off, a member of the society will give a talk / virtual tour of the night sky indoors.

The Event itself is FREE however Forestry England now charge on exiting the forest – charge is reduced to £3 per vehicle for this event (QR code supplied at event).

Charitable donations welcomed.
Suggested donation of £2 per adult and £1 per child.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA TICKET TAILOR: BOOK HERE