Derby and District Astronomical Society
2016 Meeting Programme
| Date | Title | Speaker | Venue |
| January 8th 7:30 pm |
Society Quiz | - | The Friend's Meeting House |
| January 22nd 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Practical Astronomy: Setting up Your New Telescope |
Anthony Southwell & Brian Dodson | The Friend's Meeting House |
| January 23rd 16:00 - 21:00 |
ALVASTON PARK STAR PARTY | - | The Community Building, Alvaston Park, Derby |
| February 5th 7:30 pm |
Gaia: The Billion Star Machine | Brian Dodson Derby & District Astronomical Society |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| February 19th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Practical Astronomy: Back Garden Astrophotography Using Your Telescope |
Peter Branson et al. | The Friend's Meeting House |
| February 20th 7:45 pm |
CARSINGTON STARGAZING | - | Carsington Sailing Club, Carsington Water Derbyshire, DE6 1SU |
| March 4th 7:30 pm |
George Ellery Hale and the Golden Age of USA Astronomy | Rod Hine Bradford Astronomical Society |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| March 11th 7-9 pm |
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT | - | Elvaston Castle |
| March 18th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Star Birth and Death Practical Astronomy: Identifying the Constellations |
Anthony Southwell & Dave Selfe | The Friend's Meeting House |
| March 19th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| April 1st 7:30 pm |
Looking back in time with the Hubble Space Telescope | Professor Clive Tadhunter Department of Physics and Astronomy The University of Sheffield |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| April 15th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING A Few Extra Bits & Bobs: A Guide to Accessories to Enhance Your Viewing Experience |
Brian Dodson | The Friend's Meeting House |
| April 16th 8:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| May 6th 7:30 pm |
Annual General Meeting | - | The Friend's Meeting House |
| May 20th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Observing with Binoculars |
Mike Dumelow | The Friend's Meeting House |
| May 21st 9:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| June 3rd 7:30 pm |
Pluto Revealed: The New Horizons Mission to the Frontier of the Solar System | Anthony Southwell Derby and District Astronomical Society |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| June 4th 9:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Manor Golf Course, Leese Hill, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 8QT Meet at The Kings Highway pub, Kingsway Retail Park, Derby 8-9:30 pm and travel to the site |
| June 17th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Solar Observing |
Dave Selfe | The Friend's Meeting House |
| June 18th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| Saturday 2nd July 7:30pm |
Society BBQ and Observing Session (Replaces July main meeting) |
- | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| July 16th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| August 6th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION (Replaces August main meeting and postponed from the night before) |
- | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| August 13th-14th | WHISTLEWOOD COMMON STAR PARTY | - | Whistlewood Common, near Melbourne, DE73 8DH |
| August 20th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| September 2nd 7:30 pm |
The Barwell Meteorite and Other Extraordinary Falls | Graham Ensor Derby & District Astronomical Society |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| September 16th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Types of Telescopes, Books and Apps |
Brian Dodson & Libby Ray | The Friend's Meeting House |
| September 17th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
| October 7th 7:30 pm |
Planetary Nebulae | Dr Myfanwy Lloyd School of Physics and Astronomy The University of Manchester |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| October 21st 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Setting up your telescope and some useful accessories |
- | The Friend's Meeting House |
| October 22nd Mid-day onwards |
STARGAZING AT BARROW ON TRENT | - | Brookfield Social Club Barrow on Trent, DE73 7HG |
| November 4th 7:30 pm |
The Challenges Facing Astronauts Medically and Physically on Long Journeys | Martin Braddock Mansfield Astronomical Society |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| November 18th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Constellations and star hopping to find your way around |
Mike Lancaster | The Friend's Meeting House |
| November 19th 7:45 pm |
CARSINGTON STARGAZING | - | Carsington Sailing Club, Carsington Water Derbyshire, DE6 1SU |
| December 2nd 7:30 pm |
Astronomy and Philosophy | Martin Griffiths The University of South Wales |
The Friend's Meeting House |
| December 16th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING A Quick Guide To The Solar System |
Brian Dodson | The Friend's Meeting House |
| December 17th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory |
For a location map of the Friend's Meeting House click here.
Further details of all meetings may be obtained from the Secretary on 07752 683878.
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