Simulated missions to the Moon & Mars

Online

Talk by Dr. Michaela Musilova, astrobiologist and analog astronaut Missions to Mars and the Moon are becoming more tangible every day - with progress in both science and technology. However, [...]

An Introduction to Cosmology in the 21st Century with JWST

Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Talk by Gary Fildes An introduction to some of the concepts behind modern cosmology utilising JWST, Hubble and stunning visuals - A beginner's guide but not for the faint-hearted! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQS1wfkISRY

Free

Indigenous Australian Astronomy

Online

Talk by Dr Pete Kuzma Aboriginal people have strong connections to the land as Australia's first peoples. They are also known as the first Astronomers, and through oral tradition, they [...]

From launch to first science, a JWST year to remember

Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Talk by Dr. Pamela Klaassen Since its launch from Guiana Space Centre on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been amazing the world with its technological [...]

Astronomer’s guide to the Chemical Elements

Online

Talk by Dr Mike Leggett The origin of the chemical elements is very much within the area astronomy, although the chemical elements are the fundamental building blocks of chemistry. Beginning [...]

Free

Members Night

Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Short presentations by ASE members. This will not be streamed on YouTube but visitors are welcome to drop in to join us at the AUC in Edinburgh.