Meeting Report

Flamsteed Astronomy Society at the Winter Solstice Festival 2024: A Day of Telescopes, Buildings, and Relentless Crowds

Mike Meynell

Dec 21, 20243 min read

Flamsteed Astronomy Society at the Winter Solstice Festival 2024: A Day of Telescopes, Buildings, and Relentless Crowds

Who needs the stars and planets when you’ve got buildings? That seemed to be the theme of the day as the Flamsteed Astronomy Society took...

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Looking for Life on Mars, by Professor Andrew Coates

Paul May

Dec 9, 20243 min read

Looking for Life on Mars, by Professor Andrew Coates

The Search for Life on Mars "Yet across the gulf of space, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish,...

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Astronomy in China, Korea & Japan prior to the Jesuit missionary arrivals, by Frank Dutton FRAS

Mark Jeffery

Dec 5, 20242 min read

Astronomy in China, Korea & Japan prior to the Jesuit missionary arrivals, by Frank Dutton FRAS

Frank began his talk with a fascinating observation: "Astronomy in China, Korea & Japan presents a total change to how we in the West...

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A Jam-Packed Astronomy “Back to Basics” day – 30th November 2024

Poly Philippou

Nov 30, 20243 min read

A Jam-Packed Astronomy “Back to Basics” day – 30th November 2024

We were really excited to join forces with the British Astronomical Association (BAA) and the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) to run...

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The James Webb Space Telescope: Observing the Edge of the Universe, by Professor Andy Bunker

Mike Meynell

Nov 18, 20243 min read

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...

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Exclusive Access to the Royal Observatory for Flamsteed Members, 12 November 2024

Simon Hurst

Nov 12, 20242 min read

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...

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Members’ Talks: The Legacy of Camille Flammarion & The Art of Astrophotography, by Tony Milon and Tej Dyal - 24th October 2024

Mark Jeffery

Oct 23, 20243 min read

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...

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Exclusive Access to the Royal Observatory for Flamsteed Members, 22 October 2024

Simon Hurst

Oct 21, 20243 min read

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...

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The Case for Dark Matter, by Dr Matthew Bothwell

Phil Benson

Oct 13, 20242 min read

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...

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Not the Comet of the Century, but a Night to Remember - Blackheath, 12 October 2024

Mike Meynell

Oct 11, 20243 min read

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) ....

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Hazy Clouds and Big Crowds: Saturn and Telescopes Galore at Blackheath - 5 October 2024

Mike Meynell

Oct 4, 20243 min read

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...

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Phil Benson

Sep 22, 20242 min read

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...

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From a Red Moon to Double Stars: Friday Observing at Blackheath - 20 September 2024

Mike Meynell

Sep 19, 20244 min read

From a Red Moon to Double Stars: Friday Observing at Blackheath - 20 September 2024

When the weekend forecast said "rain," we said "Friday it is!" Our volunteers adapted quickly, showing up with scopes in hand like it was...

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HoA: Celebrating Pioneering Women in Astronomy, by Simon Nosworthy and Mary Dooley

Simon Hurst

Sep 18, 20242 min read

HoA: Celebrating Pioneering Women in Astronomy, by Simon Nosworthy and Mary Dooley

Last night, we kicked off the 2024-25 season of Flamsteed’s History of Astronomy talks at Mycenae House. Now, we could’ve just given you...

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Season Kickoff at Blackheath: Moon, Saturn, Deep Sky, and a Mix of Old and New Tech - Saturday 14th September 2024

Mike Meynell

Sep 13, 20242 min read

Season Kickoff at Blackheath: Moon, Saturn, Deep Sky, and a Mix of Old and New Tech - Saturday 14th September 2024

Blackheath observing events in September have always been popular. Although the skies don’t get particularly dark until quite late, the...

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The Clouds Strike Back: Final Solar Viewing of the Season – 31st August 2024

Mike Meynell

Aug 31, 20242 min read

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...

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Clear Skies and Solar Spectacles: Public Solar Viewing, 17 August 2024

Mike Meynell

Aug 17, 20241 min read

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...

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Friends Reunited Under the Sun: A Bright Day at Greenwich - 23rd June 2024

Mike Meynell

Jun 22, 20241 min read

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...

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Space Weather and Satellite Navigation Systems, by Professor Cathryn Mitchell

Bobby Manoo

Jun 9, 20243 min read

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...

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Sunshine and Clouds: Public Solar Viewing - 25th May 2024

Manish Patel

Jun 1, 20241 min read

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...

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