The Oort Cloud - this month's Younger Members event
Sat 30 Jan
|IoA
Unlike the disc-shaped Kuiper belt, the Oort cloud is believed to be spherical in shape. It surrounds the Earth and everything in our solar system. Since it is far from the Sun, this big bubble is composed of icy pieces of all sizes. Billions or even trillions of them make up this spherical shell.
Time & Location
30 Jan 2027, 10:00 – 12:00
IoA, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
About The Event
We start our young astronomers year with a visit to the Oort Cloud, the vast sphere of material surrounding our solar system. As usual, we will have a number of short talks covering aspects of the topic and some other brief activities or games followed by a break for refreshments.
There is no need to book in advance and there is no charge for CAA/CYA members. To be in with a chance of winning one of the daily prizes please make sure you are there before 10:00 am.