In this talk Vicky will be returning to talk to SAS in-person to discuss monster black holes and quasars : how we find them, what a “supermassive black hole” is, and the first ever images of a black hole. Vicky will also present my own research area, “active galaxies”, which are incredibly bright galaxies powered…
Astronomy today is in an exciting and challenging era with the fast-increasing amount of data from large-scale sky surveys and future facilities. For example, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) founded in 2000 has observed ~50 million galaxies, the Dark Energy Survey has found over 300 million galaxies since starting its observation in 2013, and…
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…
Due to the late cancellation of the original speaker due to a family emergency, and back by popular demand our very own Mr David Ettie has offered to present “Is Anybody There?” What a complete Star and all-round good egg. David Ettie will give an overview of the prospects for life elsewhere in the Universe…
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust have a birdwatching event on Thursday 18th May so the centre will not be available for our usual meeting that day. We have therefore decided to have a trip to Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory (http://www.wynyard-planetarium.net/) instead. Places are limited to 40, and members will need to make their own way…
Breaking News An ultramassive black hole over 33 billion times the mass of the sun has been discovered by UK astronomers. Scientists from Durham University said the gargantuan black hole is one of the biggest ever found! The team, led by Durham University, UK, used gravitational lensing – where a foreground galaxy bends the light…
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.
Please Note: This talk is postponed until a later date TBD (due to last minute unforeseen work commitments). Dr Jurgen Schmoll has kindly agreed to step in and give one of his wonderful talks this evening. Eyepieces – the interface between technical and human optics. Instrument scientist – working behind the scenes of astronomical research…
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…
Black holes sometimes sound more like science fiction than science fact, but the recent breakthrough results on gravitational waves and the amazing image of the shadow of an event horizon show the reality behind the equations. Professor Christine Done will introduce black holes, and guide us through the science and research behind the images, and…