Where do we meet?
Stour Astronomical Society meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30 p.m. in the Cavendish Memorial Hall
Cavendish, Sudbury CO10 8AG
About the S.A.S.
The Society was founded in 2003 to provide a focal point for amateur astronomers of all levels of interest and ability to meet and share their enjoyment of the night skies. Members are drawn from nearby towns and villages in the Stour Valley area and from further afield.
At each meeting an illustrated talk will be given either by a society member or by a guest speaker.
Observation will be possible on clear nights and members are invited to bring telescopes or binoculars when weather conditions permit.
All talks are preceeded by a presentation of Astronomy in the News and the Night Sky for the Coming Month – By Glynn Parsley.
The Library contains a very large selection of books and some videos/CDs for free lending to members and is open at each talk evening.
Talk Schedule
| Date | Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| November 5 , 2024 | The Juno Mission - NASA Space Probe to Jupiter | Alan Ryder – SAS Member and space probe enthusiast |
| December 3, 2024 | Speaker from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) | BAS is a key player in global astronomy, particularly in space weather |
| January 7 2025 | Turkey Free Astronomy - No Fee -Observing if possible. | A chance to bring along telescopes, photos and stories and enjoy Astronomy |
| February 4 2025 | Astronomy History of Suffolk | Bill Barton FRAS - Deputy Director, BAA Historical Section. |
| March 4 2025 | New Horizon Mission to Pluto” – and beyond ! | Paul Whiting FRAS CSci – Very experienced outreach astronomer |
| April 1 2025 | The Very Latest in Top Astrophotography and Equipment | Nik Szymanek – Britain’s Favourite Astro-photographer ! |
| May 6 2025 | The Very Latest on Dark Matter and Dark Energy | Dr Matthew Bothwell of The Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge University |
| June 3 2025 | Extra-terrestrial Aurora | Jonathan Clough BSc (Hons) - Vice-chair of Cambridge Astronomical Association |
| July 1 2025 | Saturn | Mike Foulkes - Director of BAA Saturn Section |
| August | Summer Break | |
| September 2 2025 | The Achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope | Andrew Green BSc (Hons) FRAS, FBIS |
| October 7 2025 | Variable Stars and Young Stellar Objects | Michael Poxon - American Association of Variable Star Observers |
Join a thriving astronomy club in the West of Suffolk. Listen to talks given by expert speakers, receive advice on what equipment you perhaps would like to buy and what to observe in the night sky. You'll find that we're a friendly bunch with one thing in common - Astronomy.
Cavendish Community Hall
Cavendish Sudbury CO10 8AG
Sudbury CO10 8AG
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