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Guildford Astronomical Society

serving sw surrey since 1955

Diary Dates

This is a page for GAS diary dates, meetings, events, and special events both on the ground and up in the sky.

Event Date/Time Location Further Information
Image Process Training 16 Mar 2010 Pilgrim Wood Second session for those GAS members who have already attended the Astro Imaging Training at Holmbury. Please see Bulletin Board / Education for more details.
The Eerie Silence: Are we alone in the Universe ? 16 Mar 2010 Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London Prof Paul Davies To coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of SETI - the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence - Paul Davies' new book treats one of the most intriguing questions in science: are we alone in the Universe
Introductory Training 23 Mar 2010 Pilgrims Wood 3rd session. Astronomy software, observing tips and sketching. Lunar observing if the sky is clear.
UK Space Conference 2010 24 Mar 2010 Charterhouse School, Godalming "Kids Day" - GAS will be supporting this event with Solar observing and displays. Volunteers please, outreach@guildfordas.org
UK Space Conference 2010 28 Mar 2010 Charterhouse School, Godalming "Public Open Day" - GAS will be supporting this event with Solar observing and displays. Volunteers please, outreach@guildfordas.org
Spring Star Party 15 Apr 2010 Kelling Heath, Norfolk Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th April. Details at www.starparty.org
GAS 'Tour of the Night Sky' 17 Apr 2010 Newlands Corner, Shere Rd , Guildford Continuing our successful series of IYA observing nights for the general public, at Newlands Corner. The SWT Visitor Centre will be open for displays and exhibitions in case of clouds. Lots of GAS members required to bring along their telescopes; general help also required.
SAGAS Summer Meeting 10 Jul 2010 SSTL, Surrey Research Park Hosted this year by Guildford AS, from 10 to 4.30 on Saturday 10th July. Speakers so far: Dr Stuart Eves, Nik Szymanek, John Evans, Dr Tony Marsh.
"Sun- Day" 8 Aug 2010 Intech Planetarium, Winchester A Solar Day for all the family, 10 am to 4pm. GAS will support this event with solar telescopes.
Outreach at NT Family Event, Guildford 9 Oct 2010 Dapdune Wharf, Guildford Observing with members of the public at a National Trust family weekend. Details TBC, but likely to include daytime (solar) observing and a night time session.