[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday July 10th 2024: Robots on Mars, John PressJames Vincent AstronomyJul 8, 20241 min readHi All, This week we have an outside speaker coming to the club. John Press is the Chairman of East Essex Astronomy Club and will be talking about Robots on Mars. Don't miss it.
[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday July 3rd 2024: Exploring the summer sky, Jim VincentJames Vincent AstronomyJun 30, 20241 min readHi All This week we have Jim taking a look at the summer sky. Don't miss it.
[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday June 26th 2024: CPAC great debate, Mike, Jim, Chris, and Ken.James Vincent AstronomyJun 23, 20241 min readHi All This week we have a 4 way debate. When was/is/will be the most exciting time to be an amateur astronomer?' 1) The 1600s, when the invention of the telescope totally changed people's thinking about the Universe and every view of the skies was a new discovery Jim 2) The Victorian/Edwardian era when modern astronomy took shape with many discoveries that form the basis of our modern understanding of the universe. Ken 3) Today - when telescopes and equipment that would have been unbelievable to earlier generations of astronomers can be bought by almost anyone. Chris 4) The future - when who knows what amateur astronomers might be able to do? Mike Our debates are good fun and you get to vote. Don't miss it.