Torbay Astronomical Society 2012/2013

The TORBAY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is a group of people of all ages and from all walks of life bound together by a common interest in Astronomy. We pride ourselves in the fact that if you are either an experienced astronomer or simply someone who would like to know a little more about the stars and the Universe, our Society can answer your need.

Why not come along and join us? We guarantee you a warm welcome.

Meetings at Torquay Boys' Grammar School,
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay TQ2 7EL

2012 September 13Dr David Acreman: "The spiral arms of our Galaxy"
September 20Observational evening - (focus on Albireo & M57)
October 4Professor Ian Morison (Jodrell Bank and Gresham Professor of Astronomy) : "It's About Time"
October 18Observational evening - (focus on the double cluster in Perseus & M31)
November 8Dr Ed Gomez: "The Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network"
November 22Observational evening - (focus on Jupiter & the Moon)
December 6Mini lectures by members - including: Tony Deyes:"Getting your head round the Moon"
(other contributions welcomed). With Mince Pies and Raffle!
2013 January 10Observational evening - (focus on the Orion Nebula & Betelgeuse)
January 24Secretarial Address- David Love"Measuring the Universe"
February 7Observational evening - (focus on M81/M82 galaxy pair & the M44 open cluster)
February 28Prof Andrew Coates: "The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer"
March 14Observational evening - (focus on M35, M36 & the crescent Moon)
March 21Quiz Evening (against Barnstaple Astronomical Society), chaired by Keith Ball
April 11Observational evening - (focus on the M3 globular cluster & the binary star Mizar)
April 25Dr Paul Olver: "Geology and Astronomy"
May 16Annual General Meeting and Summer 2012 preview
June 20Summer Social Evening

All meetings commence at 7.30 pm and typically finish at around 10 pm

Committee (2012/2013)

CHAIRMAN: David Norman
T:01803 407671 M:07763 200702
dave@space.us.com

VICE CHAIRMAN and EQUIPMENT OFFICER:
Martin Bastian

T:01803 529828

SECRETARY: David Love
Mayfield,Meadow Road,
Torquay,Devon TQ2 6PR
T:01803 606383
davidloveastro@gmail.com

PROGRAMME OFFICER:
Dr Steve Duncan

23 Tremlett Grove, Ipplepen,
Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 5BZ
T:01803 813243
steve@duncans.org.uk

TREASURER:
Amie Schofield

ASSISTANT TREASURER:
Gloria Shorter

OBSERVATIONS SECRETARY:
Simon Harding

simonhard2002@yahoo.co.uk

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Keith Ball, Charles Clark, Alison Cooper, Chris Nearchou, Tony Slocombe

website: http://torbayastro.org.uk

Subscriptions and Visitors' Fees:
Adult: £15 annual membership or £3 per lecture meeting / £2 per observational meeting;
Senior Citizens: £10 annual membership or £3 per lecture meeting / £2 per observational meeting;
Students (under 16): £5 annual membership or £1 per meeting;