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Monthly Meeting Programme 2025
- 2nd January 2025
'Brian Cottis Memoriall Lecture' -
'Asteroids'
Our Chairman, Mike Hayes, will give this years 'Brian Cottis Memorial Presentation' in memory of our past treasurer 'Brian Cottis'. The subject this year is 'Asteroids' and Mike will give a basic up-to-date presentation which will include new discoveries made in recent years.It is as Brian Cottis would have wished, a presentation aimed at those new to astronomy and as such intended suitable for beginners.
- 6th February 2025
'Shooting for the Stars'
Our secretary David Pugh is a keen astrophotographer and takes many photos of the night sky during thee year. He favours deep sky objects and these presentations give him an opportunity to show members his most memorable and detailed images.
- 6th March 2025
'Latest Astronomical News' by Mike Haynes
Mike will present one of his regular round-ups of the most recent astronomical research from various publications and websites.
- 3rd April 2025
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'Wonders of the Sky' by Nik Szymanek
Since I had not been told, the talk discription given on the main site webpage was incorrect. We were actually given a presentation of atmospheric phenomena including 'sun dogs', rainbows and various cloud formations.
- 1st May 2025
'The History of the Telescope' by Roger Sidwell
T.B.A.
- 5th June 2025
'Failed Stars and Super Jupiters' by David Pugh
T.B.A.
- 3rd July 2025
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'The Curiosity Mission to Mars' by Jerry Workman
T.B.A.
- 4th September 2025
'The A.G.M.'
Followed by 'Wonders of Cygnus the Celestial Swan'
by David Pugh
T.B.A.
- 2nd October 2025
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'T.B.A.' by Dr Mathew Bothwell
T.B.A.
- 6th November 2025
'Members Night -' 'A Series of Short Talks' by Members
T.B.A.
- 4th December 2025
'Christmas Social and Quiz' by CDAA Members
Our host for the evening is Roger Sidwell. He will challenge the members to a test of their astronomical knowledge. It should be a fun and social event.
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Special Guest Speakers
- 3rd April 2025
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'Wonders of the Sky' by Nik Szymanek - 3rd July 2025
'Special Guest Speaker' -
'The Curiosity Mission to Mars' by Jerry Workman
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PROVISIONAL Monthly Meeting Programme 2026
- 7th May 2026 T.B.A. by Special Guest Speaker Jonathan Clough'
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
