Next Meeting Monday 26th January

The next meeting will be a General meeting of the AAS.  The last General Meeting we had was 9th March, 2020, just before COVID forced us to suspend meeting for 2.5 years. I’m sure that no one can remember the details of that 2020 session but I have put an abbreviated copy of the draft minutes on the “Download” page : HERE.

Following the General meeting the plan is to have an open discussion on a relevant topic.  As mentioned in the last post we need someone to introduce a subject.  Nothing complex, just a topic of interest to them, ie a subject – video – or whatever that we could have a round table chat on.

So – who is willing to introduce such a topic??  If assistance is required don’t worry, I am more than happy to provide equipment, backup or whatever.

Usual time and place : 7:30pm, upstairs in the Hen & Chicks, Abergavenny.

See you there.

Meeting on 1st December

Despite the weather on Monday, which reduced numbers slightly, we were treated to a very interesting talk from Tony about his experience with his ZWO S50 Seestar smart telescope.  Much discussion was generated. 
Part 2 of his easy astrophotography experiences, looking at using a star tracker & DSLR, is programmed (probably) for February.
If you would like to see some of the pictures that Tony has taken they are on the “Download” page at LINK

First Meeting of 2025 is on Monday 27th January

First Meeting of 2025 is on Monday 27th January

Usual venue, upstairs in the Hen & Chickens, Flannel St. starting at 7:30pm.

The topic for the evening is

Gravitational Waves

Gravitational wave GIF

We will cover:-
A bit of the history of Observing,
A bit of GW History,
A bit of theory,
Recent Developments and
The future

Everyone welcome, members, strangers, indeed anyone with an interest in our Universe.
No knowledge necessary, just a curious mind.  Come along with questions, theories or to just listen.

Next Meeting 7:30pm, Monday 24th June

Hi to everyone,
Our next meeting will be at the usual time and place, upstairs in the Hen & Chickens, Abergavenny at 7:30pm.

This month Andrew Lohfink will be talking about our own star, the Sun.  Andrew’s talk about the Kuiper Belt in January was both interesting and entertaining.  I’m looking forward to listening to his chat on our Sun.

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory

All are welcome – no knowledge or experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you there.

Next Meeting 7:30pm, Monday 27th Nov

Martin Griffiths BSc, MSc, FRAS

Martin Griffiths, BSc, MSc, FRAS
Will be talking on the topic:-


Mars – A typical planet for Life?

There are currently 10 missions exploring Mars, 2 surface rovers looking for signs of life, 1 helicopter and 7 in orbit.  The Chinese rover, Zhurong, is not active at the moment.
As Spock is alleged to have said; “It’s life Jim, but not as we know it”.
Along with the current interest in a manned mission that is being developed it seems like an opportune time to look at Mars in a bit more detail.

There will be a buffet provided for the season so, if you have not yet done so perhaps you can let me know if you are coming so Carol can organise for numbers.
Usual place, upstairs in the Hen & Chicks.