The next meeting will have 2 parts:-
First Tony will give a talk entitled “Easy Astrophotography (part 1)” describing his experiences with his ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope. He will also be happy to take any questions. Sounds interesting for those who would like to have a go at astrophotography but don’t have an astronomical telescope.

The second part of the meeting will be an open session on the topic raised in October : AAS-The Future.
All ideas and contributions are welcomed and encouraged. Let’s see if we can keep the AAS running for another 15 years (not sure if I can keep running for another 15 mind!).

Come along and have your say, all welcome. Usual time and place : 7:30pm, Upstairs in The Hen & Chicks, Flannel Street, Abergavenny.

Topic : What has Gaia done for us (that’s the ESA Gaia mission, not the Greek goddess!).
This space telescope was switched off earlier this year after a 10 year plus mission. Although the observation phase has ended the data analysis continues.
So, what have we learned so far from Gaia and what will future data tell us.
Come along and share the evening with us, all are welcome. Usual time and place: 7:30pm, upstairs in the Hen & Chicks, Abergavenny

Nick was going to be giving the next presentation on the 29th. Unfortunately he is now unable to attend and has had to cancel.
I’m also not around, I’m in Essex for a couple of weeks.
Apologies, but here’s hoping for October!

The annual Bannau Bycheiniog Dark Sky Festival celebrating the beautiful Dark Sky Reserve is on at the Mountain Visitor’s Centre on Saturday 20th September. There is a full and exciting programme and tickets can be purchased at the following link:

Dark sky Festival – Brecon Beacons National Park

Due to diary clashes the date of the next meeting has been moved to Monday 29th September.
Usual time and place 7:30pm, upstairs in the Hen & Chickens, Abergavenny

Further details will be posted nearer the date.

Usual time and place : Monday 30th June, 7:30 pm in the upper room in the Hen and Chickens, Flannel Street, Abergavenny.
Nick will talk about “Exploring Asteroids”. He will explore ways in which we can get information about them and also what that tells us about the formation of the Solar System.

I look forward to meeting up with everyone for the last session before the 2 month summer break.