2024 Monthly Meetings

The meetings are usually held at in the Pavilion adjacent to the Observatory in Watery Lane – there is a map and full address details here.

In addition to our normal club night each Thursday, VAS has monthly meetings, with guest speakers, throughout the year.

These meetings are open to all. No charge is made but a donation to our Society funds would really help.

Monthly meetings are held at 19.30hrs on the fourth Friday of every month except for the August AGM which starts at 19.00hrs, and December when there is no meeting

Meetings are usually divided into two parts:

First a presentation by our guest speaker, a short break for refreshment, then a review of news and astronomical highlights for the next month.

Please be aware that details may change. You can check the current details using the Contact Form.

DateSubjectPresenter
26 JanGravitational Wave Astronomy - Updates (from LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA)Dr Laura Nutall

This will be a a Zoom meeting BUT we are also holding it on the large screen at the pavilion so all are welcome to join us
23 FebLeft in Space (all about space junk)Dr Lilian Hobbs
22 MarAstronomy with BinocularsThis is an open night for all explaining, with a presentation, binoculars and their benefits.
We hope for clear skies, so wrap up warm, bring your 'bins' and learn how to use them effectively.
26 AprObserving the PlanetsMark Radice
24 MayThe Biggest Cosmic Explosion EverDr Phil Wiseman
28 JunThe Changing Face of the SunDr Robert C Smith

This will be a a Zoom meeting BUT we are also holding it on the large screen at the pavilion so all are welcome to join us
26 JulA History of Women in Astronomy Part 1Mary McIntyre FRAS

This will be a a Zoom meeting BUT we are also holding it on the large screen at the pavilion so all are welcome to join us
AugAGM
27 SepMankind’s Next Giant LeapNeil Phillipson
25 OctThe Story of PlutoMartin Lunn MBE

This will be a a Zoom meeting BUT we are also holding it on the large screen at the pavilion so all are welcome to join us
NovTBATBA

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