HELENSBURGH ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
SCOTTISH CHARITY  SC 037113
Programme for 2009-10
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DATE
TOPIC
SPEAKER
Observatory
Dates
3
Sept
Narrow Band Imaging
Douglas Cooper
(Stirling Astronomical Society)
dates shared with ASG 
NOTE:.

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1
Oct
Where did all the Sunspots go? An Unusual Solar Minimum
Dr Lyndsay Fletcher
(Department of Astrophysics, University of Glasgow)
8th
NOTE:. GO HERE FOR IYA 2009 INFO - EXHIBITION ON 31st OCTOBER

Click here for the Sunpot Websites handout

5 Nov
The Search for data - Intelligent Machines in Space
Dr Derek Long
(Department of Computer and Information Services,
Strathclyde Uniersity)
12th
NOTE:. :-D
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/22/mind_meld_machines/

3
Dec
Astronomy - vs - Astrology: an Astronomer's journey into the Astrologer's lair Steve Owens
(UK Co-ordinator, IYA, Glasgow Science Centre)
10th
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2010
7
Jan
Einstein’s Cosmic Laboratories: Probing the Universe with Supermassive Black Holes Dr. Martin Hendry
(Dept. of Astrophysics, Glasgow University)
14rth
NOTE:.

http://en.scientificcommons.org/martin_hendry

4
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
14th
Please Note: Would Society members please let our Secretary have items for the AGM at least 14 days before this date

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4
Mar Replacing the Hubble Space Telescope Dr. Alistair Glasse
(Royal Observatory Edinburgh)
11th

NOTE:.

MIRI
   James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)       National Geographic Article

1 Apr Killer Neutrons from Space Dr Alec MacKinnon
(Dept. of Adult and Community Education,
Glasgow University
)
11th

NOTE:.You might be interested in :

THEMIS: 'Singing' electrons help create and destroy 'killer' electrons


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


Summer Activities 2010


TBA


. . .in the meantime - Clear Skies




Meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. in the
RSR BRAEHOLM, EAST MONTROSE STREET, HELENSBURGH




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