2022/23 Talks
We are pleased to announce that our future talks will be held in person. They will be held in the Trevithick Theatre, the School of Physics & Astronomy, Queen's Buildings North Building, 5 The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA.
Booking is not required, however, if you are new to the Society please drop us an email to ensure a warm welcome! We kindly ask current members to bring their membership cards or membership number.
There is no requirement to wear a mask whilst on the premises; however, you are welcome to wear one should you wish.
Further details can be sought from the Committee, they can be reached via email committee@cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk
Our talks usually start at 7.30 p.m. and are usually hosted by the School of Physics and Astronomy at:
Cardiff University
Queen's Buildings
The Parade
Cardiff
CF24 3AA
All attendees are kindly invited to sign the visitors' book upon arrival!
| Date | Description | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ||
| 1st September | To be confirmed | |
| 15th September | Cold Dark Matter. Is it cold, is it dark and is it matter | Dr Julian Onions, University of Nottingham |
| 29th September | Astrochemisty | Prof Nigel Mason, University of Kent |
| 13th October | A window through the Universe | Peter Bull FRAS MBE |
| 27th October | To be confirmed | |
| 10th November | To be confirmed | |
| 24th November | How the Universe will end | Prof Brad Gibson, University of Hull |
| 8th December | Apollo 17 & beyond | Phill Wallace FRAS BSc & Greg Titley LLB, Cardiff Astronomical Chair & Secretary |
| 22nd December | Star of Bethlehem | Martin Griffith, Dark Skies Wales |
| 2023 | ||
| 5th January | To be confirmed | |
| 19th January | Optical Interferometry | Dr Daniel Mortimer, Exeter University |
| 2nd February | Exoplanet atmospheres & imagery from the James Webb space telescope | Dr Hannah Wakeford, University of Bristol |
| 16th February | Urban Astrophotography | Lee Pullen |
| 2nd March | JUICE & the interest in the icy Moons of Jupiter | Prof David Southwood, Imperial College London |
| 16th March | Grazing Lunar Occultations | Tim Haymes, British Astronomical Association |
| 30th March | Molecules in Sunspots | Dr Maire Gorman, University of Bristol |
| 13th April | Stars over the Nile - ancient Egyptian astronomy | Bob Mizon MBE, Commission for Dark Skies |
| 27th April | AGM | |
| 11th May | How to photograph galaxies | Dr Jane Clark, Observatory manager, Cardiff Astronomical Society |
| 25th May | Three Short Talks | Members of the society give a short presentation on any aspect of astronomy |
| 8th June | To be confirmed | |
| 22nd June | Lunar Flashes | Dr Tony Cook, Aberystwyth University |
| 6th July | To be confirmed |