West Didsbury Astronomical Society

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

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Meetings

‘The Size of Space – just how do astronomers estimate distances?’

March 11, 2021 Andrew Huggett 0
A talk by William Stewart given to the society on Monday, 8 March 2021. A video of the ‘Zoom’ presentation can be viewed below.

‘The Changing Scene of Astronomy’

February 10, 2021 Andrew Huggett 0
A talk by Professor Ian Robson given to the society on Monday, 8 February 2021. A video of the ‘Zoom’ presentation can be viewed below.

‘Star of Bethlehem’

December 16, 2020 Andrew Huggett 0
A talk by Dr. Steve Barrett given to the society on Monday, 14 December 2020. A video of the ‘Zoom’ presentation can be viewed below. […]

‘SETI and the Rare Earth Hypothesis’

July 14, 2020 Andrew Huggett 0
A talk by Steve Hurley given to the society on Monday, 13 July 2020. A video of the ‘Zoom’ presentation can be viewed below. For […]

‘Auroral Emissions Through the Solar System’

June 11, 2020 Andrew Huggett 0
A talk by Dr Licia Ray (Lancaster University) given to the society on Monday, 8 June 2020. A video of the ‘Zoom’ presentation can be […]

The World’s Biggest Digital Camera and why the StarLink Programme is a significant Issue for it …

May 13, 2020 Andrew Huggett 0
On 11 May 2020, Boyd Bowdish & Andrew Bradshaw gave a presentation to the society on the work of The Vera Rubin Observatory (with its 27-ft (8.4-m) mirror telescope […]

Tales from the Eyepiece: ‘Magic with Mirrors!’

November 12, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley I’m used to having unconventional days at work but had no idea that on this particular Tuesday I would be roaring down […]

Dark Matter and Dark Energy – a talk by Steve Hurley

October 15, 2019 Andrew Huggett 0
This was a thought-provoking and fascinating talk given to the society on Monday, 14 October 2019 by Steve Hurley. Click [here for further information on […]

‘The Great Moon Hoax’

September 9, 2019 Andrew Huggett 0
09 September 2019 Dr. Steve Barrett: ‘The Great Moon Hoax’ A talk given to the society on Monday, 09 September 2019. To see a video […]

Upcoming Meetings & Events

May
10
Mon
2021
7:00 pm ‘Black Holes’ @ Zoom Video Conference
‘Black Holes’ @ Zoom Video Conference
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Black Holes’ @ Zoom Video Conference
‘Black Holes’ A talk by Professor Jeff Forshaw, University of Manchester  
Jun
14
Mon
2021
7:00 pm ‘Atmospheric Optical Phenomena: ... @ Zoom video conference
‘Atmospheric Optical Phenomena: ... @ Zoom video conference
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Atmospheric Optical Phenomena: Rainbows, Halos & Glories’ @ Zoom video conference
‘Atmospheric Optical Phenomena: Rainbows, Halos & Glories’ A talk by Clive Saunders  
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‘The Size of Space – just how do astronomers estimate distances?’

March 11, 2021 0

‘The Changing Scene of Astronomy’

February 10, 2021 0

Photographic resources

January 27, 2021 0

‘Star of Bethlehem’

December 16, 2020 0

‘SETI and the Rare Earth Hypothesis’

July 14, 2020 0

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