CAA Events

Catchup Service: We have a number of videos that have been recorded from our online talks.
Click here to view the list of titles. Clicking through will play the recording via YouTube.

Observing evening - Weather dependent
Mon, 17 Feb
The Observatory lawn at the IoA
Tonight we will be out on the Observatory lawn using the club telescopes to observe the sky - if you have your own telescope and would like to take the opportunity to get some expert help in using it please bring it along
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Stonehenge, the sun and the moon
Fri, 21 Feb
Institute of Astronomy
Stonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world and its solar alignment is one of its most important features. Professor Clive Ruggles has used archeoastronomical techniques to gain new insights into how it was used
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In search of the Sun’s Sister stars - 2nd Friday of the Month
Fri, 14 Mar
Institute of Astronomy
Many stars are seen to have companions in binary or multi-star systems or live in clusters. Was the Sun born alone? What can we discover about the origin of the Sun? Can we locate any of its sister stars, and why does this matter? Paul Fellows answers these questions and more in tonights talk.
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Solar eclipse event
Sat, 29 Mar
Institute of Astronomy
A partial solar eclipse is taking place this morning. At maximum (at 11:04), approx. 42% of the sun will be covered. From Cambridge, first contact is at 10:08, so we'll be setting up solar telescopes to observe the cycle from the start. through to the end at 12:02
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Dinosaurs on the Moon
Fri, 18 Apr
Institute of Astronomy
Astronomer and science writer, Dr David Whitehouse, will explore some of the fact and myth surrounding media reporting on astronomy and space.
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CYA/CAA Visit to National Space Centre Leicester
Sat, 20 Sept
Departing from Institute of Astronomy
For our annual away day trip this year we are returning to the National Space Centre in Leicester, a fabulous trip in previous years and very popular
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Location: Our events are usually held at the Institute of Astronomy (IoA) or via Zoom as indicated

A map and directions to the IoA are here.

Coach trips will start from the IoA car park.

We often have a Star Party in September/October and will organise other events to coincide with any unusual astronomical occurrence, such as an eclipse or a bright comet.

You can join our mailing list for reminders here...