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13 |
Sept |
Meteorites |
Prof Martin Lee (Dept. of Geographical and Earth Studies, Glasgow University) |
dates shared with ASG
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11 |
Oct |
Astrophotography and Imaging
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Mr Nigel Bryant Astronomical Society of Glasgow |
12th * & 17th |
* Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 12 OctoberTelescope Collimation: A practical workshop on this important topic |
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| 15 |
Nov |
Zodiacal
Light |
Dr David Clarke (Glasgow University) |
9th * & 21st |
| According
to the Weather
Photography website - "The zodiacal light is light scattering by the dust particles floating around in the inner solar system, the same kind of particles which are responsible for the Gegenschein, but which orbit closer to the sun. Since most particles are located closer to the sun than Earth, the zodiacal light is seen mostly less than 90 degrees away from the sun. It looks like a slanted column of white light, sometimes visible over the eastern or western horizon around astronomical twilight. It is best visible during fall in the morning, and during spring in the evening (for observers both on the northern and southern hemisphere). At those times the ecliptic along which the zodiacal light extends makes a steep angle with the horizon, and the zodiacal light is not lost in the airglow, atmospheric absorption and glare of cities, close to the horizon." * Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 9 NovemberGetting to KNow the Sky: The celestial sphere explained - Using navigation stars |
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13 |
Dec |
Wrinkles in Relativity | Prof. Jim Hough. FRS, FRSE. (Director, Institute for Gravitational Research, Glasgow University |
14th * & 19th |
Link
to Lecture Summary by Professor Jim Hough, FRS, FRSE, on ' Ripples
from the Dark Side of the Universe' given on 22nd
October 2003 to the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow* Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 14 DecemberConstellations : Science and Mythology - a wander through the sky using the new computerised planetarium |
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17 |
Jan |
Members Night | Topics please - see note
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11th * & 16th |
NOTE:
This is a night given over to members of the society who are willing to
give a short talk on a subject of their choice - preferably astronomy
related. The talks should last for about 10 minutes or so after which
the speaker may invite related question from those present. This has
proved very enjoyable in the past. It is all very informal. If you are
offering a topic then please contact Andrew either by telephone or email.* Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 11 JanuaryThe Bradford Robotic Telescope and the Internet |
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14 |
Feb |
Did
We Really Land on the Moon? |
Dr Martin Hendry |
8th * & 20th |
Again we welcome
back Dr Martin Hendry for another informative, interesting and
enthusiastic talk. He is very busy and popular and the Society is
fortunate in being able to have him visit. This time his talk is on a
topic he has featured during his visit to Universities in the USA * Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 8 FebruaryEducational Opportunities in Astronomy: What is available for those who would like to study Astronomy? Topics will include evening classes, Courses with the Department of Adult and Continuing Education (DACE), Glasgow University and Open University courses |
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14 |
Mar |
Candidate Technologies for near Earth
Hazard Navigation |
Prof
Colin McInnes Strathlyde University |
8th * & 20th |
* Topic for Joint Observatory Meeting With ASG on 8 MarchSolar Observing: Get advice on how to observe the Sun safely using the correct filtration for direct observation and solar photography. The Aurora and how to predict it using software and the internet |
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4 |
Apr |
Annual General Meeting | Agenda |
none |
| Would Society members please let our Secretary have items for the AGM at least 14 days before this date | ||||
