<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CastlePointAstro]]></title><description><![CDATA[CastlePointAstro]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:23:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cpastro.club/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next Meeting Wednesday 15th April : "What's happening in space" Alan White]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Alan discussing all the latest news in space travel, including Artemis ii. Don't Miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-15th-april-what-s-happening-in-space-alan-white</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69db76da4760d48e5e8f4cfc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:41:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meting Wednesday April 8th 2026: "The biggest telescope in the world" Bill Barton FRAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week welcome back to the club Mr Bill Barton FRAS. Bill describes the "Biggest telescope in the World" in the period 1845-1917. It covers the telescope's planning, construction, use and demise. Perhaps surprisingly, it was not at a major observatory or on the top of a high faraway mountain, but in an aristocrat's garden in central Ireland. Bill took early retirement from his position as a signal engineer with Network rail in 2014, and since than has devoted himself to researching...]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meting-wednesday-april-8th-2026-the-biggest-telescope-in-the-world-bill-barton-fra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d24e5df7044e6cf7af5dd5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:58:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday April 1st 2026: "How The Universe Works" Peter Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have an outside speaker Peter Bull MBE talking about "How the Universe works" . Peter has over twenty five years presenting the Universe to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of London and specialises in bringing up to date principles of the Cosmos in an entertaining and easy to understand way. Peter is also an author and a qualified hypnotherapist and will be at the club in person. Don't Miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-april-1st-2026-how-the-universe-works-peter-bull</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cac6cfe7de3cb00607a243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:54:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 25th March 2026: Members round up 'All']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This Wednesday we have a members round up meeting ( Stickfest). You may have made or purchased a new bit of kit, done some observing, made drawings or taken images, or visited somewhere interesting ( Kelling heath), then now is your chance to tell us about it. Please keep talks to about 10 or 15 minutes long. If you would like to give a talk or require some help putting it together please let me know directly.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-25th-march-2026-members-round-up-all</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c05df80160b7de31520650</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:24:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 18th March: 'Space News ' Alan white.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Alan telling us all about the latest in the space race, Space X, Blue origin, Artemis, and the Chinese. Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-18th-march-space-news-alan-white</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6a343982a6a9cdc2783c1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:17:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 11th March 2026:"Dark Skies" Mike Barret.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we welcome Mike Barret back to the club. Mike and his group have been campaigning for Dedham vale to become an accredited dark sky area. Following their success and an appearance on BBC local news, Mike has come along to the club to tell us all about it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-11th-march-2026-dark-skies-mike-barret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69add8df07e75fffe1770839</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:15:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 25th February 2026: "Quasars" Dr Victoria Fawcett.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Dr Victoria Fawcett telling us about her work on Quasars. DR Fawcett is currently a Fellow at the European Southern Observatory (ESO), based in Garching, Germany. She is an observational astronomer interested in the multi-wavelength properties of active galaxies. Her main research focus is exploring the interplay between dust, radio, and outflows in quasars. In particular, understanding whether dust reddened quasars and play an important role in galaxy evolution.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-25th-february-2026-quasars-dr-victoria-fawcett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ae9188133563068c69258</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:32:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday February 18th 2026: "Space News" Alan White.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we catch up with what’s been happening in the world of space flight. Alan will be giving us the latest on Artemis, SpaceX and more don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-february-18th-2026-space-news-alan-white</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991b555f0131a3b550cbddb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 11th February 2026:  "Practical astronomy" with Mike Ken and Jim.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi all This week we have a practical astronomy evening with Mike, Jim and Ken. The evening is aimed at beginners but will have something for everyone. Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-11th-february-2026-practical-astronomy-with-mike-ken-and-jim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69887f350c9b54090fe265a7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:19:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next Meeting Wednesday 28th January: "Globular clusters" Mike Culley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Mike telling us about Globular clusters, and Jim will be looking at what is up in the night sky. Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-28th-january-globular-clusters-mike-culley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697600fdf9931726fee37ac9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:40:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 21st January 2026: "Space news" With Alan White]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Alan telling us all about the latest moon shot, Artemis as well as, Blue origin , and what the Chinese are getting up to. Mike will be informing us about what to observe in the Sky this month. Don't Miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-21st-january-2026-space-news-with-alan-white</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696cdf0cd122d90ed9677fe2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:24:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday January 14th 2026: "Moons of the Solar system" John McEvoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All  This week we have John McEvoy telling us about the moons of the solar system.  John gained his certificate in Astronomy and Planetary Science from the Open University and enjoys presenting to children's groups and astronomy clubs.  John is a member of Northampton Natural History Society Astronomy section.  Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-january-14th-2026-moons-of-the-solar-system-john-mcevoy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69639a9b41b846e43e83ecb7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:43:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday January 7th 2026: "Solar Eclipses" Gord]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This Wednesday is the first meeting of the year. We have Gord talking about some of the tasty highlights of the Solar eclipse conference he visited in Belgium and a mention of the total solar eclipses in 2027 and 2028. Pete will be giving a summery of the astronomical highlights of 2026. Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-january-7th-2026-solar-eclipses-gord</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695a51e5bd1cfb4bde7b696d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:42:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James Vincent Astronomy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 10th December 2025. Practical astronomy part 4, Mike, Jim, and a mystery guest.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have the last of our practical astronomy talks for this year.. We have mike talking about what he can see in his telescope, Jim will be talking about eyepieces, and we have a mystery guest. don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-10th-december-2025-practical-astronomy-part-4-mike-jim-and-a-my</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6935ecaa04019cd6c2cfcc6c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:09:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday December 3rd 2025: "Beginners night" Alan, Mike, and Jim.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have the first of our next set of beginners talks. Alan will be explaining how to observe the sun safely, Jim will be talking how to collimate a reflecting telescope, and Mike will be talking about something interesting. Don't Miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-december-3rd-2025-beginners-night-alan-mike-and-jim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692ca4fa0170a61543fd2f6f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:12:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 26th November. "Space News" Alan White.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we have Alan informing us of the latest news in space exploration, and there has been loads going on. we also have a starter. Don't miss it!]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-26th-november-space-news-alan-white</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923943ef0736c54fcaeea62</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:09:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next Meeting Wednesday 19th November 2025: 'Satellites and shooting stars' Mike Culley.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week at the club we have Mike talking about "Satellites and shooting stars". Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-19th-november-2025-satellites-and-shooting-stars-mike-culley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6919b2c31f276a0fa621fe5c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:17:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 12th November 2025: "Earth Mostly harmless" Andy Mowbray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we welcome Andrew Mowbray to the club. Andy will be looking at the "Earth mostly harmless" Andy was a former secretary of the club, and it will be nice to see him again.  --]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-12th-november-2025-earth-mostly-harmless-andy-mowbray</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69107f426d12760ab2366e18</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:47:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpchat] Next meeting Wednesday November 5th 2025: Beginners night Pt 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week we carry on with part 2 of our beginners talks. Mike will be talking about planispheres. Jim will be looking at different types of telescopes. and Dave Smith will be talking about variable stars. If it is clear we will be observing, please bring your telescopes along just in case.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpchat-next-meeting-wednesday-november-5th-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6906261d07f57e48208a005e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:24:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 29th October 2025: "Beginners Night" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi All This week is the first of our series of short 20 min beginners talks. Ed will be talking about double stars using his famous props. Mike will be showing us how to find objects in the night sky use simple star charts and planispheres. Jim will be talking about how to set up and use Dobson and equatorial mounted telescopes. Alan will be showing us how to observe the sun using projection and simple filters. Don't miss it.]]></description><link>https://www.cpastro.club/post/cpastro-next-meeting-wednesday-29th-october-2025-beginners-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe9314dc39b5e10eafc7d8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:31:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>secretary646</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>