Observational studies of exoplanets and the PLATO mission
OnlineTalk by Prof Don Pollacco of the University of Warwick. More information to follow. We will also have the Sky in September. ASE members will join via Zoom and visitors [...]
Exploring Astronomy and Space Through Philately – an introduction
OnlineTalk by Katrin Raynor-Evans The aim of the presentation is to provide the audience with an introduction on the topic of astronomy and space celebrated through philately including the world's [...]
The Venus Tablets of Ammisaduqa – a solution
OnlineWe have a conjunction of archaeology and astronomy as Dr Bruce Vickery describes a solution to the Venus Tablets of Ammisaduqa. An interesting link between today’s highly scientific world and that of the Babylonians over 3,500 years ago.
How to Get Started in Night Photography
OnlineTalk by Mike Shaw. We will also have the Sky in October. This Night Photography 101 presentation will give you everything you need to know to photograph the night sky [...]
A Nightwatchman’s Journey: The Road Not taken
OnlineTalk by David H. Levy It will consider the story of my life as someone who fought depression and asthma to lead a life of the night sky, 23 comet [...]
Thomas Cooke: Telescope Maker to the Empire
OnlineTalk by Martin Lunn MBE FRAS, former Curator of Astronomy, Yorkshire Museum, York (The Rambling Astronomer) Born into a poor family, this is a rags to riches story about a [...]
The Red Sun
OnlineTalk by Lyn Smith Lyn Smith is the current Director of the BAA Solar Section and she will take us on a journey through the solar atmosphere or Chromosphere, viewed [...]