[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday 28th May 2025: "Watching Mars" Roy Gunson

Hi All

This Wednesday we have Roy Gunson who is "Watching Mars"

Humans have been observing Mars for thousands of years, It’s always had a element of mystery. At times the fourth brightest object in the night sky, only Venus, The Moon and the Sun surpassing it. Long associated with “”The God of War”, and those pesky invading Tripods.

Roy attempts to cover the history of our observations and ideas on the red planet.

Roy was Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations.

He has been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history.

I have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement.

He is currently Vice-Chair of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.

Don't miss it.