Main SectionAll meetings start at 7.00pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Earley. |
Programme 2012-2013If you are a speaker who would like to talk to the society or have a recommendation for a speaker or subject please email info@readingastro.org.uk. |
September 15th Orbital Oddities James Fradgley FRAS Weymouth Astronomy Club, Wessex ASand Bournemouth Natural Science Society.’Orbital Oddities – Strange goings-on with 3 or more bodies’ – Lagrange points, resonances, Roche limits, lots of odds and ends (with simulations). |
October 20th 40th Anniversary meeting Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe “Convergence towards our cosmic origins”I remember seeing Prof Wickramasinghe many years ago on Sky at Night, together with Fred Hoyle, pointing out that if rudimentary life can exist in extreme conditions of cold and vacuum it need not have arisen on this planet and could be a common feature of much of the universe. Modern discoveries, if anything, indicate the possibility does not go away. |
November 17th Digital images and imaging. Nik Szymanek Havering Astrononical Society. Nik is a prolific imager with a world-wide reputation and his images are common in all major publications. |
December 8th (2nd Saturday) Deep Sky Objects Owen Brazell Webb Deep Sky Society Owen is one of the most accomplished astronomy speakers. Observing faint deep-sky objects needs dedication and persistence and we joke about the satisfaction of seeing ‘faint fuzzy objects’ but having attended many of Owen’s talks he makes the connection with common-sense science very inspirational.The second half of the evening will be our usual Christmas social gathering. |
January 19th TBN Name Personal details text on talk place holder |
February 16th The Sun: A Biography Dr David Whitehouse Experienced science journalist and author. According to Monty Python the sun is “the source of all our power”. More than that David’s talk will demonstrate that investigating the sun is driving scientific progress. |
March 16th Zooniverse – citizen science Dr Robert Simpson Zooniverse Researcher and Developer at Oxford University. PI of the Milky Way Project. text on talk place holder |
April 20th TBN Name Personal details text on talk place holder |
May 18th Astronomy from B747 (SOFIA)Dr Rhodri Evans Hon.Research Fellow, Cardiff University Rhodri has other talks of historical interest so this evening is not yet final. |
June 15th Annual General MeetingFollowed by… Dr David Boyd Newbury AS and BAA David Boyd on variable stars science latest and the contribution of amateurs. |
NO MONTHLY MEETINGS IN JULY & AUGUST |
The venueis St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley. Parking is available in the hall car park and the adjacent school playground.
7.00 – 8.30pm :: Announcements and speaker as detailed above. |
Next Meetings
Our 51st year
Fri 26th April 2024 7.30pm
FridayCLUB outreach
Astronomy talk or observing if clear. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Beginners’ talk probably on star magnitude and observing hints for coping with extended daylight.
Subtitled – lie back and enjoy the satellites..1st Wokingham Scout Hut in Evendons Lane, Wokingham. RG41 4DX.
Monthly Main Meeting.
May 18 2024 7 pm
St Peter’s Church HalllThis will be a physical meeting in the hall with remote access via ZOOM for members who are unable to attend. £3 to non-members. Donations via online banking:
Reading Astronomical Society: Sort code: 60-17-21: Account No: 54137268Guest Owen Brazell
Dark Nebulae
Owen is a fount of all knowledge on the history and observation of the deep sky. Currently President of the Webb Deep Sky Society I have known Owen from the early days of my involvement in astronomy in the area. Difficult to see amongst light pollution these objects are part of the common culture in other parts of the world. Horsehead and Coalsack among the famous examples.
GB
Chat with us on ZOOM on every 1st and 3rd Friday at 7pm.
April 19, May 3, May 17th,Astronomy chat by experts and beginners with members of local astronomy societies.
Request login details from Gerry by text on 07510 444 630 or email us at info@readingastro.org.ukWe also keep in touch through a Google Group, email news list, and Zoom.
By invitation – send an email to info@readingastro.org.uk