Event Calendar

Jun
7
Sat
2014
Dalby Explorer Day 2014 @ Dalby Forest
Jun 7 @ 09:30 – 15:00

Dalbyology_2013-33.jpgThe annual Dalby Explorer Day, formerly Dalbyology sees Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society joining a number of local and national organisations in the forest.  We will be located by the observatories, and hopefully clear skies will allow a day of solar observing the Sun through a range of dedicated telescopes with sunspots, prominances and flares being observable.

The theme for this years’ event is rare species, so please come along and see what we have lined up from an astronomy perspective.

The event this year also coincides with the Gruffalo Picnic that will help celebrate the 15th birthday of the popular children’s literature character with a range of Gruffalo associated activities.

Please note that the toll will be operation and payable on entry to the forest.

May
17
Sun
2015
Members Solar Picnic @ Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest
May 17 @ 11:30 – 14:30

Members are invited to gather at the popular Adderstone Field site to enjoy a picnic/BBQ together and hopefully some solar observing during the summer months.

For the 2015 summer meets, we have changed location from the Visitor Centre to Adderstone Field to offer a more relaxing location.

These meetings are informal, so drop by if you are passing.  There is no obligation to stay for the whole afternoon.  We will aim to finish by 3.30pm but members are welcome to stay later if they wish, or leave earlier if the weather conditions are poor.

Disposable BBQs are permitted on Adderstone Field if members prefer to bring a BBQ rather than a picnic – anything goes.

 

Jun
21
Sun
2015
Members Solar Picnic @ Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest
Jun 21 @ 11:30 – 14:30

Members are invited to gather at the popular Adderstone Field site to enjoy a picnic/BBQ together and hopefully some solar observing during the summer months.

For the 2015 summer meets, we have changed location from the Visitor Centre to Adderstone Field to offer a more relaxing location.

These meetings are informal, so drop by if you are passing.  There is no obligation to stay for the whole afternoon.  We will aim to finish by 3.30pm but members are welcome to stay later if they wish, or leave earlier if the weather conditions are poor.

Disposable BBQs are permitted on Adderstone Field if members prefer to bring a BBQ rather than a picnic – anything goes.

 

Jul
19
Sun
2015
Members Solar Picnic @ Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest
Jul 19 @ 11:30 – 14:30

Members are invited to gather at the popular Adderstone Field site to enjoy a picnic/BBQ together and hopefully some solar observing during the summer months.

For the 2015 summer meets, we have changed location from the Visitor Centre to Adderstone Field to offer a more relaxing location.

These meetings are informal, so drop by if you are passing.  There is no obligation to stay for the whole afternoon.  We will aim to finish by 3.30pm but members are welcome to stay later if they wish, or leave earlier if the weather conditions are poor.

Disposable BBQs are permitted on Adderstone Field if members prefer to bring a BBQ rather than a picnic – anything goes.

 

Jun
17
Fri
2016
Talk: Gerrard Gilligan – William Lassell 1799-1880, Telescopes, Planets, and Drinking Beer @ Ayton Village Hall
Jun 17 @ 19:45 – 21:30
William Lassell (1799-1880).  Image Credit: Science Photo Library

William Lassell (1799-1880). Image Credit: Science Photo Library

Lassell made his fortune as a Liverpool brewer which enabled him to pursue his passion of astronomy, particularly an interest in the outer planets. Described as one of the first “Grand Amateurs” of the Victorian age, William Lassell’s list of achievements is truly impressive. He built a 24 inch reflector telescope using his own workshops, discovered Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, co-discovered Hyperion, a moon of Saturn and went on to discover Ariel and Umbriel, two new moons of Uranus.

Gerard Gilligan first became interested in the great science of Astronomy when he was 8 years old, following the Apollo 8 mission around the Moon.. He joined Liverpool Astronomical Society in 1984 and is a founder member of the UK based Society for the History of Astronomy.

Gerard lives in Liverpool, working at Liverpool University, School of Life Sciences, as a Technical Supervisor. He has a wife, two teenage children and an 8 inch dobsonian telescope to support.

 

Aug
4
Thu
2016
Starfest 2016 @ Adderstone Field (Dalby Forest)
Aug 4 – Aug 7 all-day

Starfest_2013-72.jpgThe 16th annual Starfest, organised by Scarborough  Ryedale Astronomical Society takes place on Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest.  Dalby Forest is ranked among the darkest skies in the country and is an ideal place to observe the stars, galaxies and planets.

The annual Starfests have a reputation as being intimate and friendly and include a hog roast welcome, rocket building, guest speakers, trade stands and astromind quiz.

Details of the event including booking forms will be published to the society website in the coming months.