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Planet and Moon

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.

  • Cosmic dust: an extraterrestrial fertiliser for the origins of life on Earth?
    Cosmic dust: an extraterrestrial fertiliser for the origins of life on Earth?
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Institute of Astronomy
    Cosmic dust: an extraterrestrial fertiliser for the origins of life on Earth?
    17 Jan 2025, 20:00 – 21:30
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    Could key elements required for life on earth have arrived as cosmic dust? If they did, what happened next? Dr Craig Walton is researching these questions and will provide some insights tonight
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  • Observing evening - Weather dependent
    Observing evening - Weather dependent
    Mon, 17 Feb
    The Observatory lawn at the IoA
    Observing evening - Weather dependent
    17 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Observatory lawn at the IoA, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    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
    More information
  • Stonehenge, the sun and the moon
    Stonehenge, the sun and the moon
    Fri, 21 Feb
    Institute of Astronomy
    Stonehenge, the sun and the moon
    21 Feb 2025, 20:00 – 21:30
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    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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  • TBC
    TBC
    Fri, 14 Mar
    Institute of Astronomy
    TBC
    14 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 21:30
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    Our March Speaker Meeting is on the 2nd Friday so please check your diaries
    More information
  • Solar eclipse event
    Solar eclipse event
    Sat, 29 Mar
    Institute of Astronomy
    Solar eclipse event
    29 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    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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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.

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