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Monthly Meeting Programme 2023
- 5th January 2023
'Brian Cottis Memoriall Lecture' -
'Understanding the Night Sky' by David Pugh
The meeting on Thursday January 5th will be the Brian Cottis Memorial Lecture given by our secretary David Pugh. This year's talk will be "Understanding the Night Sky", suitable for beginners or persons wishing to learn more about finding their way around the night sky through the year. This will be followed by a planetarium software presentation of interesting objects to view during January.
- 2nd February 2023
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'How Far Away are the Stars? - Climbing the Cosmic Distance Ladder' by Dr Matt Bothwell
How do we know how far away stars are? Dr Bothwell will describe the history and measurement methods used to determine distance. From Planetary Transits to Ceiphid Variables and beyond he will give an interesting and informative presentation.
- 2nd March 2023
'Binary Stars' by Mike Haynes
Most of the stars in the Universe are born into binary or other multiple star systems. For most of their lives they orbit one another in peace but for some, their final stages often involve violent and spectacular behaviour. This talk looks at the lives of binary systems and outlines why they are so important to astronomers
- 6th April 2023
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'Advenures with Remote Imaging' by Nik Szymanek
Nik is a regular guest presenter at CDAA and is always very welcome. Once more he is here to give us views of his latest, always excelent, images of the night sky. He has access to some of the most advanced remote imaging telescopes in the world. With his skilled post processing, the images that he produces show the true wonder of deep sky objects.
- 4th May 2023
'Latest Astronomical Research' by Mike Haynes
Once more, our Chairman Mike Haynes will present the latest in astronomical research taken from various sources. He will highlight new findings and give us an overview of current investigations into the world of astronomy.
- 1st June 2023
'Toward the Galactic Centre with a Standard Camera Lens' by David Pugh
Our monthly meeting on June 1st will be an illustrated talk by our secretary David Pugh entitled "Toward the Galactic Centre with a Standard Camera Lens". David will show how a humble 50mm camera lens can be successfully used to obtain dramatic images of the Milky Way.
- 6th July 2023
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'The Moon' by Jerry Workman
Once more we welcome our regular Guest Speaker Jerry Workman. On this occasion he will be giving a general talk on the subject of 'The Moon'. We have little doubt that It will be an interwsting and informative presentation.
- 7th September 2023
'The A.G.M.'
Followed by 'Asterisms: Fun with Star Patterns'
by David Pugh
To be Added
- 5th October 2023
'Latest Astronomical Research' by Mike Haynes
To be Added
- 2nd November 2023
'A Year of Astro-Imaging' by David Pugh
To be Added
- 7th December 2023
'Christmas Special' by T.B.A.
To be Added
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Special Guest Speakers
- 2nd February 2023 'Special Guest Speaker' -
'How Far Away are the Stars? Climbing the Cosmic Ladder' by Matt Bothwell - 6th April 2023 'Special Guest Speaker' -
'Adventures with Remote Imaging' by Nik Szymanek - 6th July 2023 'Special Guest Speaker' -
'The Moon' by Jerry Workman
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PROVISIONAL Monthly Meeting Programme 2024
- 4th January 2024
'The Lives of Stars' by Mike Haynes - 1st February 2024
'William Herschel' by David Pugh - 7th March 2024
Special Guest Speaker Monsters in the Dark by Dr Matthew Bothwell
Outreach
In 1984 CDAA organised the first East Anglian Astronomical Convention with the assistance of Tendring District Council and guestspeakers included Patrick Moore. Today the society still attracts several guestspeakers each year to its meetings. CDAA is also keen to promote astronomy education through outreach activities in the local area.
Presentations and activities involving members of the public
Presentations to other Clubs and Societies
Some of our society's equipment has been provided by Lottery Funding. We endevour to give presentations and arrange activities that involve members of the general public outside of our normal CDAA club meetings. It is intended that we offer entertainment and education to the community as a whole.
The Presenters
Mike Haynes is the Chairman of CDAA and lives in Stutton, Suffolk
David Peachey has also been a member for many years and was a Chemistry teacher
David Pugh is the club's secretary and is a keen astrophotographer
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Outreach 2020
- Mike Haynes - Sands Friendship Club in Jaywick - Astronomy 10th January 2020
- Mike Haynes - Talk to Stutton cubs 22nd January 2020
- Mike Haynes - Talk on Voyager mission to U3A Science and Technology group in Woodbridge 28th January 2020
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Outreach 2019
- Mike Haynes - Year 5 of Whitehall Academy - Space and the Night Sky 15th January 2019
- Mike Haynes - Sands Friendship Club in Jaywick - Astronomy 24th May 2019
- Mike Haynes - Suffolk U3A, Woodbridge - "Extreme Explosions" 24th September 2019
- David Pugh - Frinton Philatelic Society - "Other Collecting Interest" - Collecting photons of light from across the Universe i.e astrophotography. November 2019
- Mike Haynes - Clacton Beaver Group - Astronomy Badge" 24th November 2019
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Outreach 2017
- Mike Haynes - Holbrook Scouts - Stars 1st February 2017
- Bob Leon - Walton Friendship Club - The Solar System - A Local Perspective 29th June 2017
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Outreach 2016
- Mike Haynes - Malden U3A - Gamma Ray Astronomy - 18th January 2016
- David Pugh and Bob Leon - Tendring Technology College Astronomy Evening - Demonstrations of equipment, short presentations and practical session - March 17th 2016 CANCELLED
- David Peachey - The Solar System - Fuchsia Society - June 2016
- Naze Centre, Walton-on-the Naze Stargazing Event with telescopes by CDAA Tuesday 8th November 2016 19.30-21.30. Alternative indoor illustrated lecture programme in the Naze Centre Education Room if cloudy. Contact Essex Wildlife Trust 01621 862960 for tickets nearer the time
- Mike Haynes - Introduction to Astronomy - Holbrook Scouts - 9th November 2016
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Outreach 2015
- Mike Haynes - East Suffolk Humanist Society - Title unspecified - 14th July 2015
- David Pugh and Bob Leon - Tendring Technology College Astronomy Evening - Demonstrations of equipment, short presentations and practical session - February 26th 2015
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Outreach 2014
- Brian Cottis - Frinton Probus Club, Masonic Hall, Kirby Cross - Hubble Telescope - 6th May 2014
- Brian Cottis - Ladies Probus Club, Stour Valley - Distant Worlds - 19th June 2014
- Bob Leon - U3A Astronomy Group Monthy Meeting - The Taurus Constellation and Concepts in Astronomy - 7th October 2014
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Outreach 2013
- Mike Haynes - Stutton Village Society (Stutton, Suffolk) - A Short Tour of the Cosmos - 25th January 2013
- David Peachey - U3A Astronomy Group Monthly Meeting - 5th February 2013 (First Tuesday of the Month)
- Mike Haynes - Easton Village (Suffolk) - A Short Tour of the Cosmos - 11th February 2013
- Brian Cottis - The Tendring Ladies Group - The Solar System - 4th March 2013
- David Peachey - U3A Astronomy Group Monthly Meeting - 5th March 2013 (First Tuesday of the Month)
- Brian Cottis - Holland Men’s Social Group, Holland Public Hall - Hubble Telescope/Solar System - 15th October 2013
- Brian Cottis, David Peachey and Bob Leon - U3A Astronomy Group Monthly Meeting - Demonstration of 'Stellarium' software plus review of CDAA website - 5th November 2013
- Brian Cottis - Stour Valley Probus Club, Masonic Hall, Manningtree - Hubble Telescope - 6th November 2013
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Outreach 2012
- David Pugh - 1st Weeley Beavers - Leap Years, Stars and Solar System - January 17th 2012
- Mike Haynes - Local School (Stutton, Suffolk) - Planets and Stars - 27th February 2012
- Mike Haynes - Scouts Group (Stutton, Suffolk) - Planets and Stars- 12th March 2012
- Brian Cottis - U3A - Solar System - 3rd April 2012
- Brian Cottis - Frinton Probus - Distant Worlds - 3rd July 2012
- Brian Cottis - Clacton Probus - Hubble Space Telescope - 6th November 2012
- Mike Haynes - Clacton Brownies - Planets and Stars - 13th November 2012
- Mike Haynes - Hasketon Village Society (Stutton, Suffolk) After Supper Talk - A Short Tour of the Cosmos - November 2012
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Outreach 2011
- Brian Cottis - Friends of Westcliffe - Space Shuttle - April 2011
- Brian Cottis - Frinton Probus - April 2011
- Brian Cottis - Frinton Probus - 6th November 2011
- David Peachey - Frinton Probus - November 2011
- David Peachey - Retired Masons - November 2011
- David Peachey - Retired Masons - November 2011
- Brian Cottis - U3A - 6th December 2011
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Outreach 2010
- CDAA Members - Beaumont - Star Party, Observing Evening - 1st November 2010
- David Peachey - Clacton Probus - Novemeber 2010
- Brian Cottis - Clacton Probus - November 2010
