CLUB NEWS

Thursday 4th September

External Lecture by Steve Tonkin FRAS - Subject: 10 ways the universe can kill you

Steve is an experienced astronomer, and a Dark Sky Adviser to the International Dark Sky Reserve.

Steve's biography reads:

Steve is the Dark Skies Advisor to both the Federation of Astronomical Societies and the International Dark Sky Reserve on the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, and splits his time between these and doing astronomical outreach.

As well as astronomical societies in Britain and abroad, he frequently speaks to Rotary and Probus clubs, U3A groups, and schools/youth organisations. Steve has authored many articles and several books on practical aspects of astronomy and has a monthly column in BBC Sky at Night Magazine, for which he also writes equipment and book reviews.

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Regular Talks and Meetings

An image taken from one of our Solar Observing events

Established in 1990, we are a friendly astronomical society that is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy, space exploration and similar topics. People with all levels of experience are welcome, especially beginners.

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Regular Talks and Meetings

When Professor Chris Lintott gave a talk to our club

We have weekly club meetings, where we have talks on what's up in the sky during the month, the latest scientific discoveries, and also every month, a guest speaker who would deliver a talk on a specialist topic. We've had speakers from the BBC Sky at Night programme, as well as renowned professors and scientists from well known organisations.

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