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. |
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Meetings at Torquay Boys' Grammar School,
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| 2011 September 15 | Professor Bernard Carr (Queen Mary College, University of London): "Universe or Multiverse?" |
| September 29 | Observational evening - focus on Cygnus / binary star Albireo (beta Cygni) |
| October 13 | Professor Ian Morison (Jodrell Bank and Gresham Professor of Astronomy) : "Black Holes" |
| November 3 | Observational evening - focus on Jupiter / Moon |
| November 17 | Jason Heales (TAS): "Particles and Forces in Astronomy" |
| December 1 | Observational evening - focus on the Pleiades Open Star Cluster (M45) |
| December 15 | Quiz vs North Devon AS (at TBGS!) |
| 2012 January 12 | Observational evening - focus on the Orion Nebula (M42) |
| January 26 | Dr Jennifer Hatchell (Exeter University): "Sub-millimetre Astronomy" |
| February 9 | Observational evening - focus on Ursa Major / binary star Mizar |
| February 23 | Mini-lectures |
| March 1 | Observational evening - focus on 1st quarter moon / Hyades open star cluster |
| March 22 | Chris Lee (Bristol AS): "Beagle 2 - a Personal Reflection and a Look Forward" |
| April 12 | Observational evening - focus on Mars |
| April 26 | Chairman's Annual Address |
| May 17 | Annual General Meeting and Summer 2012 preview |
| June 21 | Summer Social Evening (venue to be decided) |
All meetings commence at 7.30 pm and typically finish at around 10 pm
Committee (2011/2012) |
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CHAIRMAN: David Norman (mobile) 07763 200702 or 01803 407671 dave@space.us.com or dgn@halien.net VICE CHAIRMAN: David Love
SECRETARY: Dennis Humphreys
PROGRAMME OFFICER:
TREASURER: ASSISTANT TREASURER:Liz Humphreys
OBSERVATIONS SECRETARY:
EQUIPMENT OFFICER:
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 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;