Sunderland Astronomical Society Announcements
During the 1950s and 1960s the Soviet space program used dogs for sub-orbital and orbital space flights to determine whether human spaceflight was feasible. In this period, the Soviet Union launched missions with passenger slots for at least 57 dogs. Most survived; the few that died were lost mostly through technical failures. In this fascinating talk Dr Pete Edwards, Director of Science Outreach at Durham…
Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will visiting Northumberland Park). Date: Friday 23rd February 2024. Time: from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Entry: Free Event SAS have been asked by the Northumberland Park (the park in North Shields) to hold a Stargazing event on Friday 24th February 2024 from 7 pm till 10 pm.
In this months talk, Chris Duffy our current Chair will be giving an exciting and interactive talk on “Astrophotography – Getting Started”. The talk covers the basic principals in taking pictures of astronomical objects. This includes nebula, galaxies, stars and the planets. The talk includes demonstrations using telescopes, cameras and other equipment setup at the…
Sunderland Astro Xmas Benker night. Traditionally between Christmas and New Year has been our night (if you attend we will enlighten you on what the Benker Night means?, nothing wrong with an incentive to try to get people to come along. Saturday 28th December 2023 at the Washington Wetlands Centre, from 7.00pm.
Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will be hosting a unique Moon Watch and Stargazing event at our base of operations (Cygnus Observatory and Washington Wetlands Centre). Join Sunderland Astronomical Society for this public Moon Watch & Stargazing event. See the moon in stunning detail through many telescopes and enjoy a tour of…
September is the start of our new season. SAS Memberships will be due from 1st September 2023 (payable throughout September) for this season 2023/2024 Joining/Renewing helps support your local astronomical society & community. So come on down to the Cygnus Observatory (based at the Washington Wetlands Centre) to join or renewyour SAS membership. The SAS is…
The Sunderland Astronomical Society AGM (Via Zoom) will be taking place on Sunday 29th October 2023 from 7:30 pm at our base of operations Discovery Room at the Washington Wetlands Centre. Zoom AGM meeting details will be distributed via our SAS email service or upon request from zoom-meetings@sunderlandastro.com. SAS members are invited to attend, listen to chair’s reports…
Event is Cancelled Due to Extreme Weather Conditions. Watch this Space for an Alternative Date Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will be hosting a unique Moon Watch and Stargazing event at our base of operations (Cygnus Observatory and Washington Wetlands Centre). Join Sunderland Astronomical Society for this public Moon Watch & Stargazing…
Hi Everyone, SUNDERLAND ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION. SUNDAY 30th JULY 2023 PLEASE NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES ONLY POSTS THAT INCLUDE A SOCIETY MEMBER’S SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPH AND IMAGE DETAILS ARE ALLOWED. OTHERS WILL BE REMOVED. PLEASE READ ALL THE RULES BEFORE POSTING. Here is your chance to show off your astronomical images…
Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will visiting Northumberland Park). Date: Friday 31st March 2023. Time: from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Entry: Free Event SAS have been asked by the Northumberland Park (the park in North Shields) to hold a Stargazing event on Friday 31st March 2023from 7.00pm till late.