Friday 20th September 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 know where to start or 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.
Feel free to bring along equipment you may have if you don’t know how to use it.
Free for members.
£3 for non-members, payable on the door.
Free refreshments
Friday 18th October 2019 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker Professor Brad Gibson, Professor of Astrophysics & Director of the E.A Milne Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Hull will be presenting “Liquid Mirror Telescopes: Wave of the Future… or just a small ripple”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 15 November 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest 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.
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.
MEETING CANCELLED
Friday 20 March 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – Dr Jurgen Schmoll of Durham University presenting “DESI (the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument)”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
MEETING CANCELLED
Friday 20 March 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – Dr Jurgen Schmoll of Durham University presenting “DESI (the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument)”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
MEETING CANCELLED
Friday 17 April 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – Neil Haggath will be presenting “How Big Is Space”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
MEETING CANCELLED
Friday 15 May 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – David Benoit will be presenting “Chemistry on a comet”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
MEETING CANCELLED
Friday 19 June 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Topic TBC:
It is traditional that the last meeting of the year before the AGM is member focused, if anyone has any suggestions for a theme for the meeting or an activity, pleas let me know at saras.secretary@gmail.com
Free for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
ONLINE AGM – THIS AGM WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM (https://zoom.us/)
Review of the 2019/20 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place virtually via the free app ZOOM.
There will be no guest speaker or astronomy presentation at this meeting.
If anyone would like to stand for a role on the committee or do not wish to stand for re-election, please let the Secretary know before the meeting: saras.secretary@gmail.com
Membership fees for 2020/2021 season for existing members are not due until July 2021