Event Calendar

Nov
1
Fri
2019
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – November 2019 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Nov 1 @ 20:00 – 21:30

 

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

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.

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 at 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.

Event itself is FREE. The Forestry Commission 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.

No booking required.

Nov
15
Fri
2019
Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: Stuart Atkinson – “REMEMBERING CASSINI – Looking back at the Cassini Mission to Saturn” – 15 November 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Nov 15 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 15 November 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Image result for stuart atkinson astronomerGuest speaker Stuart Atkinson, from Eddington Astronomical society in Cumbria will be presenting the talk “REMEMBERING CASSINI – Looking back at the Cassini Mission to Saturn”

Stuart describes himself as “a lifelong amateur astronomer and “Public Outreach Educator” living in Kendal, in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria, England. I am the author of nine children’s astronomy and spaceflight books, and my latest book, “A Cat’s Guide To The Night Sky” was published last October by Laurence King.”

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

Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.

 

Dec
6
Fri
2019
Members Observing – Ravenscar @ National Trust
Dec 6 @ 19:45 – Dec 7 @ 00:00

Members only observing at National Trust Coastal Center, Ravenscar, Scarborough, YO130NE

7:45pm onwards

Dec
13
Fri
2019
Christmas Meal 2019 @ Copper Horse
Dec 13 @ 19:30 – 23:30

SARAS Members Christmas Meal at The Copper Horse, Seamer

Booked guests only

Jan
17
Fri
2020
Ayton Meeting – Speaker: Sheila Anderson – 17 January 2020 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jan 17 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 17 January 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Society Treasurer Sheila Anderson will be giving a talk

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

Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.

Feb
7
Fri
2020
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – February 2020 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Feb 7 @ 20:00 – 21:30

 

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

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

Please note, there is a high likelihood of our February event each year having to be cancelled due to Ice stopping traffic getting in and out of the forest.
Any updates regarding the event being cancelled will be posted on this website and on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

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.

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 at 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.

Event itself is FREE. The Forestry Commission 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.

No booking required.

Feb
14
Fri
2020
Stars in the sky – SARAS & National Trust Dark Skies Festival Event 2020 @ National Trust
Feb 14 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Stars in the sky
On Friday 14th February Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society are once again teaming up with The National Trust at Ravenscar to gaze at stars and planets, marking the North York Moors National Park’s Dark Skies Festival.

Free Event but booking required as spaces are limited

Find out more including booking details here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/41fad544-32a7-4bb6-8b66-d03e382c133b/pages/details

Feb
21
Fri
2020
Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: Roy Gunson “The Moons of Mars” 21 February 2020 @ Ayton Village Hall
Feb 21 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 21 February 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Guest Speaker –  Roy Gunson – The Moons of Mars

Roy Gunson: Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations. Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement. Currently Vice-Chair of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.

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

Doors open 7:15pm

Free refreshments.

Feb
24
Mon
2020
Outreach: Thornton Dale Beavers & Cubs @ Thornton Dale Village Hall
Feb 24 @ 17:45 – 20:15

Outreach: Mark Tissington & Neil Graham at Thornton Dale Beavers & Cubs

Mar
6
Fri
2020
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – March 2020 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Mar 6 @ 20:00 – 21:30

 

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

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.

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 at 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.

Event itself is FREE. The Forestry Commission 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.

No booking required.