West Didsbury Astronomical Society

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

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‘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.

Photographic resources

January 27, 2021 Andrew Huggett 0
by Andrew Huggett Following the first astrophotography ‘Zoom’ workshop of Monday, 25 January 2021. This page was added to the website as a central point […]

‘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 […]

The Initiative for Interstellar Studies (i4is)

April 28, 2020 Andrew Huggett 0
The Initiative for Interstellar Studies (i4is), contacted us recently – they are a UK-based international membership organisation promoting research and education into interstellar exploration. The […]

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 […]

A brief guide to optical instruments for beginners

October 29, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley 1. Binoculars Don’t ignore the humble binoculars – they’re often better than the cheaper types of telescopes. 8×50 or 10x50s are probably […]

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 […]

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Jul
11
Mon
2022
7:00 pm AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ The society’s annual general meeting followed by a talk by Professor Ian Robson.
Sep
12
Mon
2022
7:00 pm ‘Predictions for Astronomy in th... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘Predictions for Astronomy in th... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Predictions for Astronomy in the next 200 years’ A talk by Dr. Megan Argo BEM   
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‘Astronomy and Art: Universal Appeal?’

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‘Anglo-Saxon Astronomy’

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‘Exoplanet update – The search for new worlds in our Galaxy’

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‘Messages From Earth’

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‘The Science of Santa’

December 13, 2021 0

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