HELENSBURGH ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
SCOTTISH CHARITY  SC 037113
Programme for 2008-09
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DATE
TOPIC
SPEAKER
Observatory
Dates
17
Sept
Star Light, Sun Light, Our Neighbouring Star
Nigel Bryant (Astronomical Society of Glasgow) dates shared with ASG marked *
none
NOTE:

Nigel Bryant runs the imaging group of the Astronomical Society of Glasgow. He is a well known astro-photographer and has had many images published in magazines and astronomy publications. Nigel has built his own observatory at home and many of his images are captured in this observatory. He has spent a lifetime perfecting his technical hardware and software, much of which will be on display during the talk.

15
Oct
Advanced Ligo: Prospects for Gravitaional Astronomy
Prof. Ken Strain
(University of Glasgow)
9th *
NOTE:

*

12 Nov
Exploring the Dark Side of the Universe
Prof. Andy Taylor(Royal Observatory Edinburgh) 13th *
NOTE:

*

17
Dec
Radio Astronomy Dr Graham Woan (Glasgow University) 11th
NOTE: This talk will be held at Glasgow University Observatory at Acre Road and not at Braeholm.

*

2009
21
Jan
Imaging the Night Sky Douglas Cooper(Stirling Astronomical Society)
22nd
NOTE:

*

11
Feb
Members Night and AGM
Would members wishing to make a contribution please let Andrew Leven know the detail by January meeting. Talks should preferably be astronomy related and last around 10-15 minutes
Agenda
12th *
Please Note: Would Society members please let our Secretary have items for the AGM at least 14 days before this date

*

11
Mar
Volcanoes in the Solar System
Alice-Amanda Kay
(Clydesdale Astronomical Society)
12th *
NOTE:

*



Dark Sky nights will be held on suitable evenings when the sky is clear. Those wishing to attend observation evenings should contact Catherine Jones by telephone regarding suitability.
Note:


Summer Activities 2009


TBA


. . .in the meantime - Clear Skies




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RSR BRAEHOLM, EAST MONTROSE STREET, HELENSBURGH




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