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Tag Archives: astronomy
2nd February 2015 – Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites and the Early Solar System
Professor Jamie Gilmour of Manchester University will lead our discussion. Professor Gilmour says: “Asteroids and comets are the leftovers from the formation of planets in the early solar system. Their study can shed light on how the planets grew and, … Continue reading
5th January 2015 – Killer Asteroids
Our speaker this month is Andy Newsam, Professor of Astronomy Education and Engagement. Professor Newson says: “My research is varied but generally involves getting observations from large number of telescopes all over the world (and sometimes above it) and trying … Continue reading
3rd November 2014 – 10th Anniversary and Naked Eye Astronomy
It’s our 10th Anniversary so we started with a normal Scibar… Andrew Greenwood leading a Scibar on “Naked eye Astronomy” which session got rave reviews at Bollington last February. If you have ever looked up at the starry night sky … Continue reading
1st September 2014 – Colliding Galaxies
Dr Megan Argo, Researcher at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester will discuss “Colliding Galaxies” with us.
7th November 2011 – Magnetic Pole Reversals
When’s the next one? Is it dangerous? How do I avoid ending up at the South Pole? Is this the cause of mass extinctions? Will I have to wear a sunhat all the time? All valid questions if the North … Continue reading
6th June 2011 – The Structure of the Vacuum
Professor Simone Marzani of Manchester University will lead our discussion of the vacuum structure. Is it really “nothing at all” or is it stuffed with interesting things designed to appear to be nothing – mostly? This session originated from our … Continue reading
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