Society Talks 2020/21
Thursday evening lectures are provided for Swansea Astronomical Society members, however, potential new members or members of other astronomical societies should feel free to come along as a guest.
In addition to the events listed below, we hold regular member observation evenings, subject to weather conditions.
Our Yahoogroup for members' chit-chat is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swanastro.
Date | Event | Venue | ||
Thursday
28/01/2021 7.15pm |
A state of the Universe report - PROF CHRIS LINTOTT We are very excited that Professor Chris Lintott will be giving us a talk. "Our view of the Universe is changing, with new discoveries coming thick and fast, from possible signs of life in the clouds of Venus to mysterious explosions in the distant Universe. In this talk, astronomer Chris Lintott will draw on the latest discoveries and images of the Universe, bringing updates from the frontiers cosmology, the discovery of thousands of planets in other solar systems and from the search for life. With the pace of discovery set to increase even more rapidly in the decade to come, thanks to new telescopes and missions, this is the perfect time to check in on our understanding of the cosmos." This talk is (free) ticketed, members, please check your email for details |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
11/02/2021 7.15pm |
Astroparticles: Cosmic Multiple Messengers Jeff Zorko will give part 1 of his talk on Astroparticles |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
25/02/2021 7.15pm |
Into the Cosmic Ocean - Andrew Lound The incomparable Andrew Lound will give us one of his dramatic lectures! |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
11/03/2021 7.15pm |
Astronomical cycles and climate change Dr Simon Helan will give us a talk on this fascinating subject |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
25/03/2021 7.15pm |
Eclipse Chasing Chris Bowden will tell us about his chase after totality...since at least 1995! |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
08/04/2021 7.15pm |
TBA |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
22/04/2021 7.15pm |
Space Exploration Garry Hunt will give us a talk |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
06/05/2021 7.15pm |
AGM and short talks Members will give short talks |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
Thursday
20/05/2021 7.15pm |
Phosphine detection on Venus Dave Clements will tell us about some interesting developments around our sister planet |
ONLINE ONLY - ZOOM | ||
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