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Events - Members' programme

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Dark skies aren't always clear, so in addition to (hopefully) lots of observing, we also run a members' programme during our fortnightly meetings, which run from 7.30pm on Wednesdays at Whepstead Community Centre.

Recent meetings have included presentations on:

If you're thinking of becoming a member, why not come along and join us? Your first two sessions will be free of charge, and if you decide it's not for you, then there's no obligation to stay.

2025 Members' Programme

DATE SUBJECT
11 June
  • Gravity and Space-time
25 June
  • Observing the Sun
9 July
  • An Introduction to Practical Astronomy (Part 3)
23 July
  • Active Galactic Nuclei & Quasars
6 August
  • Guest Speaker
  • Presentation on Chinese, Japanese & Korean Astronomy, from Frank Dutton
20 August
  • Time
3 September
  • Guest Speaker
  • Presentation on [subject to be confirmed], from Dr Matthew Bothwell (Astronomer and Science Communicator at the Institute of Astronomy and the Kavli Institute of Cosmology at Cambridge University)
17 September
  • Guest Speaker
  • Presentation on Cosmic Rays, from Paul Fellows (Chair, Cambridge Astronomical Society)
1 October
  • AGM and Quiz Night
15 October
  • An Introduction to Practical Astronomy (Part 4)
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