2012 is the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Society in 1952. To celebrate this, the British Astronomical Association will be holding a meeting at De Montfort University on Saturday 28th April. We need your images, equipment etc for display and we need your help on the day!
LAS MEETING DATES FOR 2012 are as follows: (7.30pm at The National Space Centre)
Everone is welcome (but charge 1 pound for non-members) Each meeting includes a refreshment break which is a valuable chance to get to know other members. Further information and details of observing sessions: Ann Bonell, 53 Wardens Walk, LE3 3GG
Email: annbonell@hotmail.com Tel: 0116 2394481
March 13th - Talk on Radio Astronomy by Tony Abbey and Dr David Morgan, BAA Radio Astronomy Section
March 27th - 'The Eye. Our end of the Telescope' by John Cappin
EXTRA MEETING: Wednesday April 4th - 'Red Sprites' by Peter McLeish (Red Sprites are upper atmosphere phenomena first photographed by Shuttle astronauts)
April 10th - 'Photographing the Night Sky' Depp sky imaging using film, DSLR's and CCD's. Lots of pretty piccies and suitable for beginners. By renowned astrophotographer Nik Symanek
April 24th - 'From the naked eye to robotic observations - the two extremes of variable star observing' by David Conner. Based around a project using the cuttting edge technology of the Bradford Robotic Telescope, this talk will illustrate how scientifically useful obervations can be made by anyone with an internet connection. Even the mark 1 eyeball has its uses!
May 8th - 'Stargazing - astronomy fram manned spacecraft including the astronomer astronauts' by David Shayler - Space Consultant
May 22nd - 'Rock 'n' Roll' by Sue Baker - Geologist - Earthquakes
June 12th - Talk by Dr Samuel George of Cambridge University
June 26th - TBA
No meetings in July. Other 2012 Dates: Aug 21, Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 13, Nov 27, Dec 11
PUBLIC EVENTS
Friday 9th March - Stargazing at Abbey Park (with Leicester City Council) View 3 bright planets just before the bright moon rises! Time - TBC
Saturday 22ns September - International Observe the Moon Night to be held at Abbey Park (in conjunction with Leicester City Council) Time TBA
OBSERVING SESSIONS (All Saturdays)
March 24th, March 31st
Held at Mill Lane, Blaby IF CLEAR. Meet at 8pm (or as advised)
Any doubts about the weather, please phone 0116 239 44 81 or 07933 095 353 beforehand to check session will go ahead.
To download a copy of the schedule click here
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