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Update: Stargazing @ Dalby 1st Feb

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Neil Graham

Currently we are still planning on running the event tonight however I have been contacted by the Rangers at Dalby to say that have had a couple of inches of snow overnight with more expected this afternoon. If the further … Continue reading →






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SARAS at Ayton Gala 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS were present at Ayton Gala again this year and we drew in quite a lot of people Thanks to John Harper, Sheila Anderson, Jon Mortimer and Neil Graham for their assistance. The weather was kind and allowed solar viewing, … Continue reading →






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S&RAS at Dalby Explorer Day 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS were invited once again to the Dalby Explorer Day on Sunday 8th July 2018. Howard Watson, Neil Graham, John Harper & Sheila Anderson opened the Domes for the public to see the 12″ Meade SCT and 12″ Skywatcher Lightbridge … Continue reading →






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S&RAS will be at Dalby Explorer Day on Sun 8th July 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS members will be at the Dalby Explorer Day on Sunday 8th July 2018, 10:30 – 16:00. The theme of the event is Speed and we hope to have success in measuring the speed of light using a microwave and … Continue reading →






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S&RAS End of Season Spectacular 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS once again held their “End of Season Spectacular” as the final event of the calendar year at Ayton. Instead of inviting an external guest speaker, members are invited to give mini presentations on topics of their choice. Honorary President … Continue reading →






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