Using computer simulations to model the formation of stars and their discs
Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, EdinburghTalk by Dr James Wurster, University of St Andrews Stars are the lifeblood of the Universe. They provide light so that we can study the dynamics of galaxies. They host [...]
Imaging & Observing Group: Radio Astronomy
OnlineFor ASE members only With Paul Hearn and others from the BAA
The Last Stargazers
OnlineTalk by Emily Levesque A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer that discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that can fly. The science of astronomy is filled with true [...]
FULL Telescope Help Shop 25 Feb 2023
St Thomas's Church, Gyle Hall 75-79 Glasgow Road, EdinburghNeed help getting started with your new telescope? Our first few workshops were a great success, this is our fifth. Entry is free to ASE members and £5 to non-members [...]
The Life of a Planetary System
Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, EdinburghTalk by Dr Thomas Wilson, University of St Andrews Planets, moons, asteroids, and comets have fascinated professional and ameteur astronomers alike for millenia. Observations by astronomers such as Galileo Galilei, [...]
Imaging & Observing Group: Comets with Nick James
OnlineWith Nick James, BAA Comet Section Director For ASE members only Image credit: Comet Neowise, Ian Smith
The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory: a new eye on the most extreme Universe
OnlineTalk by Dr Roberta Zanin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Yo4yUpXJ4 The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory will be open to the worldwide astronomical and particle physics communities, as a resource to provide unique observations of [...]
ASE Members Night
Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, EdinburghFor ASE members at the AUC and on Zoom. Visitors are welcome to drop into the AUC and see what we get up to but this will NOT be on [...]
Imaging & Observing Group
OnlineFor ASE members Image credit: M42 Pat Devine
Simulated missions to the Moon & Mars
OnlineTalk 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, EdinburghTalk 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
Imaging & Observing Group
OnlineFor ASE members only Image credit: M3, Mark Phillips