In Search of the Aurora.
Mr. Andrew Green FRAS
During his presentations on the aurora, Andy will discuss several aspects of this natural phenomenon:
What causes it: explains the science behind what produces the aurora's light.
Historical context: explores the various attempts people throughout history have made to understand the aurora.
Legends and mythology: shares the myths and stories associated with the northern and southern lights.
Andy is a British astronomer, science communicator, and public speaker with over 40 years of experience in astronomy and astronautics. He is well-known for his educational outreach and for founding StarDome Astronomy & Astronautics, a mobile planetarium service.
Andy a veteran of more than 400 aurora tours and provides a first hand account of his 16+ years researching, observing and photographing them in Iceland. Andy has a degree in Geo-Science / Planetary Geology from the University of Sheffield. He is also a freelance space journalist/photographer and has had articles published in several magazines both in the UK and USA. Andy Recently wrote on Space Flight for the US Navy's training manual for the ROTC Programme.
£2 for Members and £3 for Guests.
This meeting will be held at Standalone Farm and will also be available over Zoom to Members. Please purchase your tickets in advance via MemberMojo to receive the Zoom link.
Guests can attend two physical meetings in the year before having to pay membership.
Post-break period.
Members Talk: “Astronomy for (and by) Amateurs” by Tony Dodd
We have our own Tony Dodd who is going to give a talk on a romp through astronomy and how he got on as an amateur. It looks a really good summary of astronomy laid out in understandable terms, so a good one for those members who don’t yet know or may have forgotten. He intends to give this to a local woman’s group so would appreciate any feedback you have.
Please note as previously announced we have stopped using disposable mugs to reduce our waste footprint and have started issuing reusable mugs to members, you can of course still bring your own mug if you prefer. So, please don’t forget your mugs.