Friday 21st January 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton Meeting – Workshop / Observing Session
We will be discussing any technical questions or assisting with telescope setups anyone brings along if they’re unsure how to use them.
If the weather is clear, we will also be observing outside the hall.
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 18th February 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton meeting – Guest Speaker: Prof. Brad Gibson of the University of Hull will be presenting “Building Galaxies with Computers” – 18th February 2022
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 18th March 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton meeting – Guest Speaker: Dr David Benoit, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Physics and Astrochemistry at Hull University will be presenting “Chemistry on a comet” – 18th March 2022
“David was appointed lecturer at the University of Hull in 2011 and promoted to senior lecturer in 2014.
He previously led a research group in computational chemistry at the University of Ulm, Germany, from 2005.
This followed lectureships in physical chemistry at Queen Mary, University of London (2002-2003) and in computational chemistry at University College London (2003-2004), returning to Queen Mary towards the end of 2004.
David held a post-doctoral fellowship at the MPI-FKF in Stuttgart, Germany, working with Michele Parrinello, in 2000 before moving to the ETHZ Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Manno, Switzerland, in 2001.”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 15th April 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton Meeting – Astrophotography & Meteor Camera Workshop
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 16th 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 necessarily know where to start, or you may 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.
If it is a clear night, we will set up some telescopes outside as well.
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 21 October 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – Roy Gunson – “Maria Mitchell – An American Astronomical Pioneer”
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 Deputy-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.
Friday 18th November 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Guest Speaker – Dr Jurgen Schmoll of Durham University, presenting “Instrument Scientist”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 20th January 2023 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton Meeting – Workshop – Astrophotography
SARAS members will be doing an input on Astrophotography for our workshop session this month
If the weather is clear, there may be the opportunity to do some observing outside the hall.
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 17th February 2023 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton meeting – Member Speaker: Mell Jeffrey – Occultations
Mell Jeffrey, SARAS member and the Director of the Occultation Section at the Society of Popular Astronomy (SPA) will be presenting a talk on Occultations.
Director Profile – Mell Jeffery – Occultation Section (popastro.com)
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.
Friday 17th March 2023 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall
Ayton meeting – Guest Speaker: Dr David Benoit, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Physics and Astrochemistry at Hull University will be presenting “Ocean Worlds – Could there be life under the ice?”
“David was appointed lecturer at the University of Hull in 2011 and promoted to senior lecturer in 2014.
He previously led a research group in computational chemistry at the University of Ulm, Germany, from 2005.
This followed lectureships in physical chemistry at Queen Mary, University of London (2002-2003) and in computational chemistry at University College London (2003-2004), returning to Queen Mary towards the end of 2004.
David held a post-doctoral fellowship at the MPI-FKF in Stuttgart, Germany, working with Michele Parrinello, in 2000 before moving to the ETHZ Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Manno, Switzerland, in 2001.”
Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.
Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.