Cambridge AstroPlus

Meetings

This group meets at the IoA on Monday evenings from 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm.
Usually, the day will be the first Monday of the month, but in January we tend to delay it because of the new year. We also take a break in the summer holidays.
Each evening there will be four short talks presented by senior members of the CAA. We do experiments, some of which even work, and if it is clear, there will be some observing with the telescopes at the Institute.

This group is aimed at both our adult members and our youngsters' ages 11+. We aim for a more informal and cozy atmosphere.

Trips

Once a year we organize a trip to somewhere astronomical, such as to the National Space Center in Leicester, the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, the Science Museum in London or an IMAX cinema visit (often combined with the Science Museum visit).

We also do star parties, visits to places of interest and other events which will be listed on the website.

Upcoming Events

Pluto and friends - note that this is not on the 1st Monday of the month
Mon 09 Feb
Institute of Astronomy
Since Pluto's "relegation" from planet status we have been learning a lot about it's companions in the Kuiper belt. This week we'll open up the subject
RSVP
Astrobiology
Mon 02 Mar
Institute of Astronomy
Recent discoveries suggest that some spores can remain viable for months exposed to deep space, and we are discovering more organic molecules in the atmosphere's of exoplanets, so it's a great time to find out what we know and what we're looking for.
RSVP
The Big Bang
Mon 06 Apr
Institute of Astronomy
Well it wasn't big and there wasn't a bang. The term used as derogatory throwaway line by Fred Hoyle in 1949 has become the standard way to refer to the start of the Universe as we know it. This month we'll get up to date with latest thinking on the origins of the universe
RSVP
Ocean Worlds
Mon 04 May
Institute of Astronomy
Discoveries in the 21st Century are revealing ocean worlds around distant stars as well as the likelihood of subsurface oceans on moons in our solar system. This month we are off to the seaside to find out what's been discovered, and what plans there are for more.
RSVP
Our Sun
Mon 01 Jun
Institute of Astronomy
It provides all the energy that allows life on earth, but will ultimately cause the extinction of all life on earth. This month we'll be talking about the Sun, it's evolution, it's future and the effect it has on life on earth.
RSVP

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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