Mike Meynell
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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Simon Hurst
Nov 122 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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Mark Jeffery
Oct 233 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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Simon Hurst
Oct 213 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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Phil Benson
Oct 132 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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Mike Meynell
Oct 113 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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Mike Meynell
Oct 43 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 222 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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Mike Meynell
Sep 194 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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Simon Hurst
Sep 182 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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Mike Meynell
Sep 132 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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Mike Meynell
Aug 312 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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Mike Meynell
Aug 171 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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Mike Meynell
Jun 221 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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Bobby Manoo
Jun 93 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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Manish Patel
Jun 11 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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Mike Meynell
May 124 min read
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,...
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Mike Meynell
May 93 min read
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...
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Paul May
May 82 min read
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...
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Adrian Challinor
Apr 214 min read
Our Accidental Universe, by Professor Chris Lintott
A report of Professor Chris Lintott's talk to the Flamsteed Astronomy Society on "Our Accidental Universe"
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