Event Calendar

Sep
21
Fri
2018
Introduction to Astronomy evening – 21st September 2018 @ Ayton Village Hall
Sep 21 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 21st 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

Oct
5
Fri
2018
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – October 2018 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Oct 5 @ 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
2
Fri
2018
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – November 2018 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Nov 2 @ 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.

Dec
7
Fri
2018
Christmas Meal 2018 @ Downe Arms
Dec 7 @ 19:30 – 23:30

SARAS Members Christmas Meal at The Downe Arms, Wykeham.

Booked guests only

Jan
21
Mon
2019
Total Lunar Eclipse 21/01/2019
Jan 21 @ 02:36 – 07:50

Total Lunar Eclipse 21/01/19 02:36 – 07:50 GMT

Feb
1
Fri
2019
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – February 2019 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Feb 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.

Feb
22
Fri
2019
Stars in the sky – SARAS & National Trust Dark Skies Festival Event 2019 @ National Trust
Feb 22 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Stars in the sky
On Friday 22 February Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society are 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://bit.ly/2FxcEE2

Mar
1
Fri
2019
Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – March 2019 @ Low Dalby Astronomy Centre
Mar 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).

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate dogs at the event (excluding assistance dogs).

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

No booking required.

Jun
21
Fri
2019
Ayton Meeting – Apollo 11 50th Anniversary themed meeting – 21 June 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jun 21 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 21 June 2019 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings is on 20th July 2019.
As our July meeting is the AGM, we are holding an Apollo themed Meeting in June.

We hope to a have a couple of short (15 minute or so) talks on subjects relating to the Apollo 11 mission as well as the entire Apollo programme as well as related materials and activities, we hope to have an interactive activity as well (barring any technical difficulties)

If anyone would like to bring along anything Apollo related for display/discussion or speak about the subject (or both!), please let us 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.

 

Jul
7
Sun
2019
Dalby Explorer Day 2019 @ Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Jul 7 @ 10:30 – 15:30

S&RAS members will be at the Dalby Explorer Day on Sunday 7th July 2019, 10:30 – 15:30.

The theme this year is “100 years” and we will be showcasing how astronomical knowledge and technology has changed in the last century.

Weather permitting we will have Solar scopes set up for safe solar viewing as well as opening the observatories to have a look at our night sky telescopes.

Dalby Forest Explorer Day Event Webpage

The event is free, however the Dalby entry fee still applies: Details HERE