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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.

  • A tour of the Universe
    A tour of the Universe
    Fri, 20 Sept
    Institute of Astronomy
    A tour of the Universe
    20 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 22:00
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    Sophisticated ground and space-based telescopes are transforming our view of the Universe. Using the latest jaw-dropping images and stunning audio visuals, our speaker tonight, Jane Green, reveals the wonders of the cosmos, sharing perspective, majesty and beauty on the grandest scale.
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  • The formation of the first galaxies and black holes in the early Universe revealed
    The formation of the first galaxies and black holes in the early Universe revealed
    Fri, 18 Oct
    Institute of Astronomy
    The formation of the first galaxies and black holes in the early Universe revealed
    18 Oct 2024, 20:00 – 22:00
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    In our annual Michael Penston Lecture, Professor Roberto Maiolino is going to bring us up to date with the latest news from the JWST regarding the early universe
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  • An afternoon and evening of Astronomy
    An afternoon and evening of Astronomy
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Institute of Astronomy
    An afternoon and evening of Astronomy
    19 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 20:00
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    Once again we are hosting an afternoon-evening Astronomy event at the IoA where members of the CAA and of certain invited clubs are aiming to join us for a series of lectures and presentations, with some observing to follow if the weather cooperates.
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  • The Far Side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens?
    The Far Side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens?
    Fri, 15 Nov
    Institute of Astronomy
    The Far Side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens?
    15 Nov 2024, 20:00 – 21:30
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    Recent space missions have started to reveal more about the far side of the moon - what have they discovered? Come to see tonights speaker, Dr Julian Onions, to find out more.
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  • Visit to Airbus - Stevenage
    Visit to Airbus - Stevenage
    Sat, 23 Nov
    Institute of Astronomy
    Visit to Airbus - Stevenage
    23 Nov 2024, 08:00 – 13:00
    Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
    A chance for our CYA members (in particular) to visit the home of the Rosalind Franklin Mars rover
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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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