Event Calendar

Jul
16
Fri
2021
ZOOM Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 16 July 2021 @ via ZOOM
Jul 16 @ 19:45 – 21:45

ONLINE MEETING – THIS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM (https://zoom.us/)

16th July 2021 @ 19:30 via ZOOM

Review of the 2020/2021 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place via ZOOM.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83403184470
Meeting ID: 834 0318 4470

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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 2021/22 are due from society members and details will be emailed out in July

Non-society members welcome.

Aug
15
Sun
2021
Members Only – Dalby Dome Maintenence & Storeroom Inventory @ Dalby forest
Aug 15 @ 10:00 – 13:00

Members Only – Dalby forest – Dome Maintenance and Storeroom inventory &  maybe some solar viewing if it’s clear

Oct
1
Fri
2021
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – October 2021 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Oct 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.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE: 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

Feb
4
Fri
2022
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – February 2022 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Feb 4 @ 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.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE: 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

Mar
4
Fri
2022
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – March 2022 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Mar 4 @ 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.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE: 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

May
15
Sun
2022
Members Only – Dalby Dome Maintenence & Storeroom Inventory @ Dalby forest
May 15 @ 10:00 – 13:00

Members Only – Dalby forest – Dome & Scope Maintenance and Storeroom clean-up & maybe some solar viewing if it’s clear

May
20
Fri
2022
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 20th May 2022 @ Ayton Village Hall
May 20 @ 19:45 – 21:45

Review of the 2021/22 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place at Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton.

As per the proposed change at the 2021 AGM, the AGM has now been moved from July to May each year.

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 2022/23 are due from society members and can be paid on the evening.
Non-society members welcome.

Refreshments available after the meeting.

Jun
17
Fri
2022
Rescheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 17th June 2022 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jun 17 @ 19:45 – 21:45

Rescheduled AGM meeting from May.

Review of the 2021/22 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place at Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton.

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 2022/23 are due from society members and can be paid on the evening.
Non-society members welcome.

Refreshments available after the meeting.

Oct
7
Fri
2022
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – October 2022 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Oct 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.

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 EVENTBRITE: 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
4
Fri
2022
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – November 2022 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Nov 4 @ 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.

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKING IS REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE: 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