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Previous AAS Programme - 2007/8
Session
Date
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Event
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| 2007-Aug-12 |
Perseid Meteor Shower
(peak predicted for the small hours of the
13th). |
Dark Sky Site. Contact AAS. |
| 2007-Sep-07(08) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Sep-11 |
Meeting / Talk - "The
Case for Exoplanets: facts, guesses and science fiction about planets
around other stars" by Dr. Andy Longmore |
CTO, 7 pm
Astronomers have now established 'beyond reasonable
doubt' that planets are a common occurrence orbiting stars other than
the Sun. This talk describes the supporting evidence, illustrates what
we may determine in the foreseeable future using planned space- and
ground-based facilities and speculates on the implications for
extra-terrestrial life. |
| 2007-Sep-25 |
Informal Observing
meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
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| 2007-Oct-09 |
Observing
Meeting /
Short presentation : "Attempting Exoplanet Transit
Observations with an LX200" D,.Richards., (Cloud
prevented intended Observing
from the Tower ) |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-Oct-12(13) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Oct-21 |
Orionid Meteors |
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| 2007-Oct-23 |
Informal Observing meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
|
| 2007-Nov-09(10) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Nov-13 |
Meeting /
Talk - "The Gate of Heaven - Space without Rockets" by
Andy Nimmo
|
CTO, 7 pm
Abstract : "Jacob dreamt of
a ladder up to space... They didn't have any elevators in his day. Andy
will tell of plans to have several coming down from space in the near
future and he'll explain why and how they'll be constructed, listing
problems involved, what is being done about them and giving web
addresses where you can find out more."
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| 2007-Nov-27 |
Informal Observing meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
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| 2007-Dec-07(08) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Dec-11 |
Meeting/Talk |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-Dec-14 |
Geminid Meteors |
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| 2008-Jan-04 |
Quadrantid Meteors |
Maximum
at 06:40h (early morning) |
| 2008-Jan-04(05) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2008-Jan-08 |
Telescope Workshop
- bring along your telescopes or other astronomy
equipment and we will help you get the most out of them or explain how
they work. |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2008-Jan-22 |
Informal Observing meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
|
| 2008-Feb-08(09) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2008-Feb-12 |
Talk "Stellar
Evolution", John Reid |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2008-Feb-20/21 |
Lunar Eclipse |
Feb 21st Eclipse: 01:43 to
05:09h
(unfortunately cloud in Aberdeen) |
| 2008-Feb-26 |
Informal Observing meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
|
| 2008-Mar-07(08) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2008-Mar-11 |
Meeting /
Talk - "Active Galaxies and Supermassive Blackholes" by
Prof. Ian Robson |
CTO, 7 pm
Active Galaxies are the most powerful objects in the
Universe. They shine with the light of hundreds or thousands of normal
galaxies, and this light is concentrated from an extremely small volume
of space, about the size of our Solar System. This tremendous energy
output is due to the presence of a supermassive black hole, between a
million and a thousand million times more massive than our Sun, lurking
at the centre of the galaxy. The gravitational attraction of the black
hole sucks surrounding material into it and in the process creates the
light energy that we now recognise as an active galaxy.
The highly illustrated talk will
outline our place in the Universe, describe the key points about active
galaxies, give a nicely simplified overview of black holes, how they
form and how they power active galaxies, and will show how activity in
galaxies may be a natural part of evolution. The talk will also include
a look at our own Milky Way Galaxy and the evidence for a supermassive
black hole at its centre.
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2008-Mar-14
Moved to Autumn |
Trip to Stirling Observatory |
Details
for a rearranged visit will be posted in due course. |
| 2008-Mar-25 |
Informal Observing meeting,
followed by a curry at Bollywood Tandoori |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
|
| 2008-Apr-04(05) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2008-Apr-08 |
Meeting /
Talk - "Galaxy clusters, dark matter and the evolving
Universe" by Dr. Judith Croston |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2008-Apr-22 |
Informal Observing meeting |
Bettridge
Centre, Newtonhill, 9-10pm
(directions)
|
| 2008-May-02(03) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2008-May-13 |
AGM Meeting
& Talk -
"Future Mega Facilities" by Dr. John Davies |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2008-May-17 |
Night at
the Museum Event |
Alongside thousands of museums
across Europe, for one night a year you can experience a unique
late-night opening of at the Zoology Museum and Natural History Centre
on the University of Aberdeen's historic King's College campus
(Free Admission, 7pm - midnight).
Interactive festivities include: Star and planet gazing with the
Aberdeen Astronomical Society plus exciting variety of other family
activities including Bat detecting, torch-lit treasure hunt in Museum,
night time creepy-crawlies, glow sticks, 'Night at the museum' film For
more details see : 'Night
at The Museum' / Zoology Event.
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Previous AAS Programme - 2006/7
Session
Date
|
Event
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Location
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| 2006-Aug-12 |
Meteor Shower Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Aug-22 |
Observing meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Aug-25(26) |
Dark Sky Observing
|
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Sep-12 |
Talk - "The 2006 Total Solar Eclipse" by Karen Yuill
and Chris Bowden |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Sep-22(23) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Sep-26 |
Observing meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Sep-30 |
Public Observing Evening.
Tour of the night sky and Talk 'Pluto and beyond' |
Bennachie Centre, near Kemnay. Contact the
Bennachie Centre on 01467 681470. |
| 2006-Oct-10 |
Talk - "Beyond Pretty Pictures: Science
Investigations with a Goto Telescope and CCD Camera" by David
Richards |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Oct-20(21) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Oct-24 |
Observing meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Oct-27 |
Trip to Mills Observatory, Dundee |
7.30 pm at Dundee |
| 2006-Nov-14 |
Talk - "The Universe Evolves" - Part 2 of
a mini-series on cosmology by John Reid |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Nov-17(18) |
Dark Sky Observing
"Leonid Meteor Shower" |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Nov-28 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Dec-12 |
Talk cancelled
(was to be "Exploring the Moon" by Dr. Ken McTaggart) |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Dec-13 |
Meteor Shower Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2006-Dec-22(23) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Jan-09 |
Talk by John MacNicol. "A guide to
telescopes" |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-Jan-19(20) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Jan-23 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7pm |
| 2007-Feb-09/10 |
Dark Sky Scotland Event.
Astronomy activities and public observing. [ Contact
01466 794161 to book a place ] |
Kirkton of Durris. |
| 2007-Feb-13 |
Talk by Dr. Ken McTaggart
"Exploration of the Moon"
Ken is a contributor to NASA's Apollo Lunar Surface
Journal and has written on a wide range of topics.
|
CTO, 7 pm
Just a few decades ago, the far
side of the moon was completely unknown and our understanding of the
near-side surface features was limited to telescope views. Through the
1960s a wave of robotic and human explorers investigated 20 locations on
its surface, turning it from a remote celestial body into a geologic
landscape shaped by strange phenomena not seen on earth. This stopped
abruptly in the 1970s, and since then the moon has lain largely
uninvestigated. The talk will cover those early discoveries and new
projects which will soon fill the gaps in our knowledge of our only
natural satellite. |
| 2007-Feb-16(17) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Feb-27 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7pm |
| 2007-Mar-03 |
Public observing event.
- Total lunar eclipse
A talk on solar and lunar eclipses and then view the
eclipse with us (weather permitting). AAS members will be on hand with a
selection of binoculars and telescopes to help you get the most out of
this event.
No Charge / No Booking Req |
Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill
8:15 pm onwards
Event Timings:
8:30 pm: Talk on solar and lunar eclipses
9:30 pm: Partial eclipse starts
10:45 pm: Totality starts
Midnight: Totality ends
1:10 am: Partial eclipse ends
[ Telephone: (01224) 484074 or (01330) 822942 ] |
| 2007-Mar-13 |
Talk by Robert Law
"Future lunar exploration". |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-Mar-16(17) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Mar-21 |
"Switch Off - Look Up"
(support the GrampianLife event to switch off your lights
for 1 hour to appreciate the night sky which is no longer possible in
parts of the area and raise awareness of energy waste) |
Aberdeenshire / Alford
9pm - 10pm (TBC... possibly 8.30 onwards) |
| 2007-Mar-27 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7pm |
| 2007-Apr-10 |
Telescope Workshop
- bring along your telescopes or other astronomy
equipment and we will help you get the most out of them or explain how
they work. |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-Apr-14(15) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-Apr-24 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7pm |
| 2007-May-08 |
AGM & Talk by Ken Kennedy. "Noctilucent
Clouds". |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2007-May-11(12) |
Dark Sky Observing |
Dark Sky Site (contact AAS) |
| 2007-May-25 |
Social Night |
Saigon Restaurant,
Crown Terrace, Aberdeen |
Previous AAS Programme - Session 2005/6
Date
|
Event
|
Location
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| 2006-Jan-10 |
Astrophotography Highlights of 2005 |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Jan-24 |
Observing meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Jan-27 |
Dark Sky Observing |
Contact AAS |
| 2006-Feb-14 |
Meeting |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Feb-28 |
Observing meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Mar-03 |
Dark Sky Observing |
Contact AAS |
2006-Mar-04
(CANCELLED) |
Public Observing Evening
(CANCELLED) |
Bennachie Centre, near Kemnay, 7:30 pm. Contact the
Bennachie Centre on 01467 681470. |
| 2006-Mar-14 |
Meeting |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Mar-24 |
Public Observing Evening |
Durris Village Hall, 7:30 pm. Contact the Forestry
Commission on 01330 844537. |
| 2006-Mar-28 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Mar-31 |
Dark Sky Observing |
Contact AAS |
| 2006-Apr-11 |
Meeting |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-Apr-25 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Apr-28 |
Dark Sky Observing |
Contact AAS |
| 2006-May-16 |
Talk "Cosmology" by John Reid and AGM |
CTO, 7 pm |
| 2006-May-23 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| 2006-Jun-27 |
Observing Meeting |
Woodbank, 7 pm |
| Travel westwards out of Aberdeen on the Great Western Road (A93). Woodbank is
the next turning on the right immediately after The Marcliffe at Pitfodels
Hotel, just before the centre of Cults.
A map showing the location of Woodbank
can be found by clicking here.
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Snowstorm on Pluto
by Dr. Tony Phillips |
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