Derby and District Astronomical Society
2021 Meeting Programme
Date | Title | Speaker | Venue |
January 8th 7:30 pm |
Society Quiz | Quizmaster: Dave Selfe | Zoom Please email the or of the society for further details |
January 16th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION - Cancelled | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
January 22nd 7:15 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING The Messier Objects - How to Observe and Image Them |
Michael Lancaster & Peter Branson | ![]() |
January 23rd - 31st | ALVASTON PARK VIRTUAL STARGAZING | - | For more details, how to join in, and the full schedule of events please visit: Alvaston Park Friends |
February 5th 7:30 pm |
Observing Nebulae | Martin Griffiths University of South Wales |
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February 13th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION - Cancelled | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
February 19th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Processing Astro Images |
Peter Branson | ![]() |
March 5th 8:00 pm |
Gravitational Waves | Dr Chris North School of Physics and Astronomy The University of Cardiff |
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March 13th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION - Cancelled | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
March 19th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING The James Webb Space Telescope |
Donald Anderson and Brian Dodson | ![]() |
April 3rd 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
April 9th 7:30 pm |
The Dark Side of the Universe | Dr Peter Edwards Department of Physics Durham University |
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April 17th 8:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
April 23rd 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING How to get the most out of your telescope |
Mike Dumelow | ![]() |
May 7th 7:30 pm |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | - | Zoom |
May 15th 9:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
May 21st 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING What's in the night sky over the summer months |
Mike Lancaster | Zoom |
June 4th 7:30 pm |
Footprints of the Big Bang | Dr Susan Cartwright Department of Physics and Astronomy The University of Sheffield |
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June 12th 9:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
June 18th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Missions to Mars: The Robotic Exploration of the Red Planet |
Anthony Southwell | ![]() |
Saturday 10th July 7:30pm (postponed from 3rd July) |
Society BBQ and Observing Session | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
August 14th 8:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
September 3rd 7:30 pm |
Mr Hubble and his Amazing Telescope | Howard Parkin Isle of Man Astronomical Society |
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September 11th 8:00 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
September 17th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING The Autumn Sky |
Mike Lancaster | ![]() |
October 1st 7:30 pm |
A Wider Cast on the Copernican Revolution | Dr Colin Steele The University of Manchester |
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October 9th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
October 15th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Building a Binocular Observing Chair |
Brian Dodson | Zoom Please email the for further details |
Saturday 16th October 2:00 pm till midnight |
EYES ON THE UNIVERSE Stargazing, displays and presentations |
- | Brookfield Social Club, Barrow on Trent, DE73 7HG |
November 5th 7:30 pm |
The Next Blink of a Cosmic Eye: Astronomy in the Next 200 Years | Dr Megan Argo University of Central Lancashire |
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November 13th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
November 19th 7:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY EVENING Planetary Nebulae |
Peter Branson | ![]() |
Saturday 27th November 6:00 pm till late |
ELVASTON CASTLE STARGAZING AND EXHIBITION | - | Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Road (A6120), Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP |
December 3rd 7:30 pm |
Variable Stars: How and Why They Vary | Gary Poyner Heart of England Astronomical Society |
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Saturday 4th December 6:00 pm till late |
ELVASTON CASTLE STARGAZING AND EXHIBITION | - | Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Road (A6120), Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP |
December 11th 7:30 pm |
OBSERVING SESSION | - | The Flamsteed Observatory Please email the of the society to book |
December 17th 7:00 pm |
CHRISTMAS DINNER Members Only and their spouses/partners |
- | Brookfield Social Club, Barrow on Trent, DE73 7HG Please email the of the society to book a place |
For a location map of the Friend's Meeting House click here.
Further details of all meetings may be obtained from the Secretary on 07443 469477.
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