CAA Events

CAA Annual General Meeting
Fri 18 Apr
Institute of Astronomy
This is your opportunity to hear how the club is going and to make suggestions. We will also be electing our committee for the forthcoming year. If you have any points you want to be raised please send them to the Chairman in advance. Also, do let us know if you'd like to get more involved.
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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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A Crack in Everything
Fri 23 May
Institute of Astronomy
Black holes were once dismissed as absurd, but are now recognized as fundamental to the universe and even to our existence. Marcus Chown will follow their journey from obscurity to cosmic significance, blending scientific breakthroughs with the stories of those involved.
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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...