Astronomy for Beginners – A simplified view of the universe. How to start observing by finding some of the main stars and constellations. Understand how the stars appear to move across the sky. Why does what we see in the night sky change with the seasons and where does Orion go in the summer? What are…
John Nicol world renowned optics specialist covers the theory behind astronomical spectroscopy and the capture and analysis of spectra using a transmission diffraction grating. This talk is aimed at beginners. So if you don not what spectroscopy is is astronomy and how it can be used now is your golden opportunity.
Einstein’s theory of general relativity famously unified gravity with the geometry of the Universe, making two remarkable predictions: that light-rays take a straight path through space; that mass bends the space surrounding it. Together, this means that where there is mass, light appears bent, a phenomenon known today as gravitational lensing and a tool used…
September is the start of our new season. SAS Memberships will be due from 1st September 2018 (payable throughout September) for this season 2018/2019. Joining/Renewing helps support your local astronomical society & community. So come on down to the Cygnus Observatory join or renew your SAS membership. The SAS the largest & probably most active astronomical society’s in the North East,…
The Sunderland Astronomical Society AGM will be taking place on Sunday 28th October 2018 from 7:00 pm. SAS members are invited to attend, listen to chairpersons reports and vote in the election of the committee and nominations are asked from the SAS members. At the AGM all committee members stand down and members are nominated elected/re-elected. There are a possible 15…
Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will visiting Northumberland Park). Date: Friday 19th October 2018. Time: from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Entry: Free (Contributions to SAS fundraising nonetheless welcomed). SAS have been asked by the Northumberland Park (the park in North Shields) to hold a Stargazing event on Friday 19th October 2018 from 7.00pm till…
The telescope is the most important tool for the active amateur astronomer. While there are many telescopes on the market, the techniques of using them to their full potential is something rarely explained in their user manuals. Also, the stargazer will find out quickly that the biggest telescope is not always the best choice due…
A series of 22 exciting public talks from world-leading scientists across Durham University’s Science departments, called “Saturday Morning Science” from Saturday 29th September 2018 to the Saturday 11th May 2019, starting at 10:30am. Talks on every Saturday between dates: 29th September 2018- 1st December 2018, 2nd February 2019 – 30th March 2019, 27th April 2019- 11th May 2019 What: Saturday…
SAS have been invited by St Mary’s Lighthouse & Visitor Centre to participate in this event: observing, talks & SAS stuff at St Mary’s lighthouse on Sunday 7th October 2018. Date: Sunday 7th October 2018. Event Times: 7 pm to 10 pm. Location: St Mary’s Island causeway, Whitley Bay. NE26 4RS.
The Kielder Forest Star Camp runs from Wednesday 10th to Monday 15th (am) October 2018. The Kielder Forest Star Camps are run twice a year, in the spring (usually in Feb/March) and in the autumn(usually in October). Originally setup and organised by members of Sunderland Astronomical Society(SAS), and now organised by the Kielder Forest Camp Site. All…