Speaker: Tony Roberts A dedicated astronomer with a passion for the cosmos, Tony Roberts has become a cornerstone of astronomical education and community engagement in Southeast England. As Chairman of both the Croydon Astronomical Society and Edenbridge and District Astronomers, along with his leadership role at SAGAS, he has dedicated himself to sharing the wonders […]
January 2025 Meeting – 17/01/2025 Read More »
Christmas meeting – Annual Xmas Quiz
December 2024 Meeting – 14/12/2024 Read More »
15/11/2024 – 7:30pm The Speaker – Ingrid Pelisoli via Zoom Ingrid Pelisoli is an Assistant Professor and Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Warwick. Originally from Brazil, she could experience the sky with minimal light pollution and fell in love with astronomy from a young age. After obtaining a PhD in Astrophysics
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Hello fellow stargazers, Our next monthly meeting on Friday 18th October is our annual AGM! We will be providing Zoom access to the meeting for our members who can’t make it in person, see details below. This is when we come together and discuss what we hope to do in the coming 12 months and select a new committee. It’s very important that as many
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20/09/2024 – 7:30pm Topic – Climate crisis: a call to Amateur Astronomers. How we can make a difference to climate inaction. Speaker: Steve Cookson Steve Cookson is an IT professional turned stargazer and eco-warrior. A science graduate from Durham University, Chair of Crawley Astronomical Society, FRAS, and BAA member, he blends tech savvy with cosmic curiosity and
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August 2024 Meeting – 16/08/2024 Read More »
Topic – Observing the planets Dive into the celestial odyssey with “Observing the Planets,” a captivating account that encapsulates the sheer joy of planetary observation. Authored by the passionate astronomer Mark Radice, this enthralling piece not only narrates the excitement of observing planets but also showcases Mark’s extensive collection of images and sketches cultivated over
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Astronomy in the ancient world Beginning with a brief summary of archaeoastronomy, this is an overview of the astronomers and astronomical knowledge in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Classical Greece and the Hellenistic World (including the Great Library at Alexandria). There are some great names along the way, including Ptolemy, Aristotle, Hipparchus, Eratosthenes, Pythagoras and Aristarchus. Dr.
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