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The James Webb Space Telescope: Observing the Edge of the Universe, by Professor Andy Bunker
The Flamsteed Astronomy Society’s November meeting began with an engaging astronomy news update from our chair, Bobby Manoo . Kicking off...
Mike Meynell
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Exclusive Access to the Royal Observatory for Flamsteed Members, 12 November 2024
Report by Simon Hurst & Bobby Manoo This was our second Exclusive Access event at the ROG, and unfortunately, the sky gods didn’t...
Simon Hurst
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Members’ Talks: The Legacy of Camille Flammarion & The Art of Astrophotography, by Tony Milon and Tej Dyal - 24th October 2024
Tony and Tej gave us talks on two very different subjects, yet both managed to captivate us with history and artistry in fascinating...
Mark Jeffery
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Exclusive Access to the Royal Observatory for Flamsteed Members, 22 October 2024
Observing, by Simon Hurst We were here for the "great gig in the sky" - ok, enough of the song titles, let’s get on with it. From...
Simon Hurst
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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The Case for Dark Matter, by Dr Matthew Bothwell
Lost in the dark: where’d all that pesky matter go??? The challenge: To find something in the dark, that you cannot see, whose...
Phil Benson
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Not the Comet of the Century, but a Night to Remember - Blackheath, 12 October 2024
The evening started off with quite the excitement as we prepared for the much-hyped appearance of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) ....
Mike Meynell
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Hazy Clouds and Big Crowds: Saturn and Telescopes Galore at Blackheath - 5 October 2024
Last night’s Blackheath observing session was another great success, with around 80 visitors joining us under mostly clear skies. Despite...
Mike Meynell
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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Fly Me to the Moon, by Dr Megan Argo
(and other songs) The first lecture of the Flamsteed Astronomy Society's 2024-25 season kicked off with our 25th Annual General Meeting...
Phil Benson
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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The Clouds Strike Back: Final Solar Viewing of the Season – 31st August 2024
After three successful solar viewing sessions in a row this August, we were clearly due for a weather-disrupted one - and, naturally, the...
Mike Meynell
Aug 31, 20242 min read
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Spot On: Teamwork Shines Through: Public Solar Viewing, 23rd August 2024
One of the big highlights of our solar viewing season has been the incredible quality of our volunteers and the fact that we’ve been able...
Mike Meynell
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Clear Skies and Solar Spectacles: Public Solar Viewing, 17 August 2024
We had another hugely successful solar viewing session on Saturday 17th August, with around 650 visitors taking the opportunity to...
Mike Meynell
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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The Flamsteed Summer Social 2024: A Recap
Ah, the Flamsteed Summer Social, or as I like to call it, “Four-ish Pints of Lager and a Not-So-Secret Garden of Snacks.” Before you...
Simon Hurst
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Friends Reunited Under the Sun: A Bright Day at Greenwich - 23rd June 2024
Our solar viewing session at the Royal Observatory Greenwich on Sunday 23rd June was a hit, and not just because of the sunshine! With...
Mike Meynell
Jun 23, 20241 min read
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A Full and Interesting Day – Visit to Jodrell Bank – 15th June 2024
On Saturday 15th June, 34 of us headed up to Cheshire to visit Jodrell Bank for the day. Some drove to get there and many took trains and...
Poly Philippou
Jun 15, 20245 min read
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Space Weather and Satellite Navigation Systems, by Professor Cathryn Mitchell
As the old saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” This session marks the last in our Main Lectures for this season and what...
Bobby Manoo
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Sunshine and Clouds: Public Solar Viewing - 25th May 2024
The Flamsteed volunteers set up their telescopes on Saturday, 25th May, for our public solar viewing event. Despite an overcast day at...
Manish Patel
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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Kilonovae and high energy explosions - multi-messenger astronomy, by Professor Stephen Smartt
The Flamsteed Astronomy Society hosted an engaging evening at Queen's House that began with a news roundup by committee member Paul May,...
Mike Meynell
May 13, 20244 min read
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A Day of Solar Wonders: From Sunspots to the Aurora – 10th May 2024
The Flamsteed Astronomy Society kicked off its 2024 solar viewing season in spectacular fashion at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. On a...
Mike Meynell
May 10, 20243 min read
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From Raspberry Pi to the Night Sky: A Workshop on Electronically Assisted Astronomy - 9th May 2024
Astroberry and StellarMate: Exotic Fruit or Your Sister's Boyfriend? No, they are actually two alternative pieces of software that can be...
Paul May
May 9, 20242 min read
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Our Accidental Universe, by Professor Chris Lintott
A report of Professor Chris Lintott's talk to the Flamsteed Astronomy Society on "Our Accidental Universe"
Adrian Challinor
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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