British Astronomical Association survey

The British Astronomical Association (BAA), now in its 126th year, is conducting a survey to improve the usefulness of its web site (www.britastro.org) to all amateur astronomers, not just members of the BAA.  Many of you will know the president of the BAA is Jeremy Shears, a member of Chester Astronomical Society and a keen observer of variable stars.  You can read what Jeremy says about the survey here: www.britastro.org/node/7140.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and, as an incentive, the BAA is offering a year’s free membership to the BAA to one lucky (but randomly chosen) participant.  The survey is anonymous but to be eligible for the prize you must leave an email address for them to contact you if you win.  The survey closes on Sunday, 28th February 2016 so hurry if you want a chance to win!  The winner will be selected on Tuesday, 1st March 2016.

You can take part in the survey here: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HG9SCBV

Inpromptu observing sessions

Following each meeting an inpromptu observing session is usually held - provided the weather is suitable.  Details are given out at the meeting if it is to go ahead.

2016 Programme Revisions

The programme of lectures for 2016 has been amended.  The main changes are the addition of talks on these topics:

• The Apollo guidance computer      (Mr. Sid Jones);
• The Appley Bridge Meteorite        (Mr. Russell Parry);
• A Historical Topic                        (Dr. Allan Chapman).

 

Free public lecture: "Explosions, Dust & Robots..."

Professor Mike Bode will be giving a lecture titled, "Explosions, Dust & Robots: A retrospective view from the life and times of a ‘transient astronomer’ " to mark his retirement from Liverpool John Moores University after 24 years as Director of the Astrophysics Research Institute.  The lecture will take place on Wednesday, 20^th January 2016, in the Large Lecture Theatre of the Redmonds Building.

You can register for it via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explosions-dust-and-robots-tickets-19681624268

2016 Programme

The programme of meetings for 2016 is now available here.