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Jul17Fri202019:45 POSTPONED: Annual General Meetin... @ Ayton Village HallPOSTPONED: Annual General Meetin... @ Ayton Village HallJul 17 @ 19:45 – 21:45POSTPONED – We are going to Postpone the AGM until September when Ayton Hall should be available again Review of the 2019/20 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business. The meeting takes place at Ayton Village … Continue readingAug20Thu2020all-day StarFest 2020 – CANCELLED @ Adderstone Field, Dalby ForestStarFest 2020 – CANCELLED @ Adderstone Field, Dalby ForestAug 20 – Aug 24 all-day
CANCELLED 19th Annual StarFest Thursday 20th August – Mon 24th August 2020 Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire After assessing the logistics, likely low attendance levels and of course potential safety issues in running StarFest this year, the S&RAS Committee … Continue reading Ephemeris
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Tag Archives: Galilean Satellites
Founder talks about the Moon at March meeting
Society founder and Honorary President John Harper spoke to society members and visitors at the 21st March 2014 meeting of the society held at Ayton Village Hall. The content of John’s talk was all about our nearest neighbour in space, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Guest Speakers, Meetings, News
Tagged Apogee, Ayton Village Hall, Earth, Eclipse, Galilean Satellites, John Harper FRAS, Moon, Perigee, Saturn, soloar system, Thea, Titan
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Astronomy Night at Allerston Youth Group – 19th February
Society secretary Andy Exton FRAS visited the Youth Group from Allerston at Allerston Village Hall on Wednesday 19th February. Luckily a part clear sky was forecast and Andy was able to show the group of youngsters a number of objects … Continue reading
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Tagged Allerston, Allerston Village Hall, Andy Exton FRAS, Galilean Satellites, Jupiter, Pleiades, Solar System
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Two more Cub Scout groups on their way to achieving their Astronomy badge
On Monday night society secretary Andy Exton FRAS travelled to Whitby to visit Eskmouth (Whitby) Cubs and help them start their Astronomy badge. The 15 Cubs had a presentation to cover the knowledge required to pass their badge, such as … Continue reading
Posted in News, Public Outreach, Scouts / Guides
Tagged Andy Exton FRAS, Asteroids, astronomy, constellations, Cubs, Dobsonian, First Scarborough, Galilean Satellites, Jupiter, Moon, night sky, Planets, Plough, Polaris, Scouts, Skywatcher, Solar System, telescope, Whitby
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Jupiter Delights Visitors at RSPB Bempton
Despite poor weather, including the odd flake of snow, the RSPB Stargazing LIVE event was enjoyed by all. We are still awaiting confirmation from the RSPB on final figures, but we estimate an attendance of around 70 members of the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, News, Observing
Tagged Andy Exton FRAS, BBC Stargazing Live, Bempton, binoculars, Bob Christy, Cassiopeia, constellations, Dalby Forest, Events (Public), Galilean Satellites, ISS, Jupiter, Orion, Plough, Polaris, RSPB, Satellites, Solar System, Taurus, telescope, winter sky
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