| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, 09 Jan 24 |
John shares some practical tips & tricks for the budding astronomer, and in true “Blue Peter” style – something to make out of papier-mâché. |
| Tue, 13 Feb 24 |
Colin explains how time and time travel work according to Einstein’s theory of Special Relativity, and guides us through some of the mind-bending paradoxes. |
| Tue, 12 Mar 24 |
Dr Santisteban describes his research work probing the environment of Super-Massive Black Holes inside Active Galactic Nuclei using a novel technique. |
| Tue, 09 Apr 24 |
Gravitational Waves – minuscule distortions in the fabric of spacetime – give us unique insights into some of the most energetic astrophysical events in the Universe, probing the nature of gravity, matter, space, and time. Patricia examines some of the most remarkable GW observations in recent years through Einstein’s eyes, and their consequences for our understanding of the Universe. She discusses prospects for the future of gravitational-wave astronomy. |
| Tue, 14 May 24 |
Steve argues that binoculars aren’t just for beginners, but are an invaluable astronomical instrument in their own right. Learn how to choose and use binoculars for observing the night sky and how to optimize your experience. |
| Tue, 11 Jun 24 |
Prof. Jones talks about ESA’s upcoming “Comet Interceptor” mission – a robotic probe to be parked at L2, ready and waiting to pursue and study a pristine, long-period comet for the first time. |
| Tue, 09 Jul 24 |
Rory’s tour of the stars and constellations of the Autumn sky, full of legends and lore.
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| Tue, 13 Aug 24 |
Kevin explores the fundamentals of cosmological expansion and dispels a few myths. |
| Tue, 10 Sep 24 |
Dr Graur talks us through the science of galaxies as discussed in his latest book. |
| Tue, 08 Oct 24 | tbc |
| Tue, 12 Nov 24 | tbc |
| Tue, 10 Dec 24 | AGM |
Speaker Programme 2024
Our programme of talks for 2024 is as follows:
We meet on the second Tuesday of every month, doors open at 7.20 and meetings start at 7.45pm.
Directions and more details on the venue can be found here
Farnham AS has resumed meetings at Aldershot Cricket Club, and our meetings are open once again to members, guests and visitors. At the time of writing, COVID rates are thankfully low, vaccination rates are high, and no longer an everyday concern for the majority of the public. But we do ask members to act sensibly and with consideration for the well-being of others, who may be more vulnerable. So please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.