Intro to Astronomy Feb - Wonders of the Solar System Pt1
Monday 06 Feb, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bernie Brenner
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This year we will be commencing each session with the BBC presentation of Prof Brian Cox. These are an excellent HD very well narrated series. Month one will start with "Wonders of the Solar System" 1/5 and then "Wonders of the Universe" will be played.
Each session will be followed by a short tutorial on the subject matter and then a quiz.
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Monthly Meeting Feb -
Monday 13 Feb, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
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details tba
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Practical Astronomy Feb - Names and Catalogues
Monday 20 Feb, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observaory
Speaker/Host:
Bill Thomas
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A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.
This Month: Names and Catalogues
We will try to unravel the mysteries of the numerous star and deep sky object catalogues.
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Film Night Feb - Journey to the Edge of the Universe
Monday 27 Feb, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Gavin Logan
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Giving an accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe this documentary uses Computer-Generated Imagery technology combined with images taken from the Hubble space telescope to produce spectacular highlights of such a journey.
It goes from the Earth, past the Moon and our neighboring planets, out of our Solar System, to the nearest stars, nebulae and galaxies and beyond – right to the edge of the Universe giving a great summary of astronomical information.
Film is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
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Young Astronomers - Mar
Friday 02 Mar, 2012
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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Young Astronomers is our session for our younger members. It is an interactive session covering a variety of topical subjects and activities aimed for children aged 6-13 years old.
Telescope viewing will be available if the weather permits.
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Intro to Astronomy Mar - Wonders of the Solar System Pt2
Monday 05 Mar, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bernie Brenner
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We will continue with the BBC presentation of Prof Brian Cox. Month two will start with "Wonders of the Solar System" 2/5.
The session will be followed by a short tutorial on the subject matter and then a quiz.
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Monthly Meeting Mar -
Monday 12 Mar, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
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details tba
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Practical Astronomy Mar - Autumn Observing Night
Monday 19 Mar, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Andrew Buckingham
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A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.
This Month: Autumn Observing Night
Our seasonal observing event.
The evening will start in the planetarium with a tour of the summer sky and will progress to telescope viewing as it get dark. The EWB Zeiss Telescope will be available for viewing as well as portable telescopes outside in the courtyard. Members will be on hand to help people who have questions about telescopes or your own telescope. Feel free to bring your own telescope along.
The event will be weather independent as we will have the planetarium available and other activities planned.
The evening is aimed to include members who are getting started with exploring the night sky as well as the more experienced so along and join in.
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Film Night Mar -
Monday 26 Mar, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Gavin Logan
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2012 Annual General Meeting
Monday 16 Apr, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
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2012 Annual General Meeting
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