Image: Eastern Veil Nebula by Kevin Pretorius
We meet on the second Tuesday of every month, doors open at 7.30 and meetings start at 7.45pm. Directions and more details on the venue can be found here
Our programme for 2025 is as follows:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jan 25 | Lunar Gazing – Carolyn Kennett (Archeo-Astronomy, Cornwall) via Zoom Carolyn provides us with a perspective of our connection to the Moon, from pre-history up to 20th-Century science and popular culture. |
| Tue, 11 Feb 25 |
Two Eyes are Better than One – Steve Tonkin Steve explains why binoculars aren’t “just for beginners”, but are a valuable instrument in their own right. Learn how to choose and use binoculars for astronomy; what makes a good (and bad) pair; and how to make the most of your viewing experience. |
| Tue, 11 Mar 25 |
The World of Radio Astronomy and Radio Telescopes – Andrew Spencer (FAS) Radio telescopes capture radio waves from a wide variety of sources across the Universe, in some cases from much further away than any optical telescope. Andrew explains how radio astronomy provides fundamental insights into how the Universe works. |
| Tue, 08 Apr 25 | Narrowband Imaging in Astrophotography, Simon Watts (FAS) Discover the essentials of narrowband imaging with astrophotography. Simon shows us how to use narrowband filters to capture amazing images and explores processing techniques in PixInsight, tailored for both monochrome and one-shot colour cameras. |
| Tue, 13 May 25 | Meteorites – Stones from Outer Space that made our world, Dr Tim Gregory via Zoom |
| Tue, 10 Jun 25 | tbc |
| Tue, 08 Jul 25 |
tbc |
| Tue, 12 Aug 25 | tbc |
| Tue, 09 Sep 25 | Galactic Archeology – Dr. Eugene Vasilieve (University of Surrey) The ancient history of the Milky Way is written in its stars. Dr Eugene is our guide on this very different kind of archaeological expedition |
| Tue, 14 Oct 25 |
Confusion at the EDGE of Galaxy Formation – Ethan Taylor (University of Surrey) |
| Tue, 11 Nov 25 | tbc |
| Tue, 09 Dec 25 | AGM (sorry – members only). |
Farnham AS meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Aldershot Cricket Club, and (unless stated otherwise) our meetings are open to members and visitors alike, and there’s no need to book.
Visitors will be charged a fee at the door.