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Our meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month at Surrey University and via Zoom.
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Everyone is welcome
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Like most local Societies, we exist mainly as a forum for satisfying our own personal interest and enjoyment of the subject we’re passionate about: Astronomy.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our meetings are held at Surrey University, Lecture Theatre M. The meeting will also be streamed to members via Zoom.
Every month we have a guest speaker and usually a presentation of what you can expect to see in the night sky during the month.
Our next meeting will be held on
9th April at 19.30
“Threats and Challenges to Astronomy”
Dr. Paul Daniels
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april’s sPEAKER:
Dr. Paul Daniels.
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Dr Paul Daniels, recent President of the Federation of Astronomical Societies and Vice President (Astronomy) of the Royal Astronomical
Society, presents a compelling overview of the growing threats to astronomy in his talk “The Megaconstellation Threat.” He highlights how the rapid expansion of satellite constellations—such as Starlink—poses serious risks to ground-based
astronomy through light pollution, radio interference, and the proliferation of orbital debris. With clarity and urgency, Dr Daniels explains how these developments could severely limit both professional research and amateur stargazing
within a generation, unless robust international regulation and responsible satellite design are urgently implemented.
For further details scroll down our meetings page
After the Break
This Month’s What’s Up
Presented by
Rachel Dutton
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Find out more about how we started from our humble beginnings back in 1955 to today.
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Here are some of the recent stunning images taken by our members…
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SUN AND MOON PHASES
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