• Telescopic topics

    Bring along your latest observations, equipment or anything you'd like to share with the section. Everyone welcome!

  • Designing Instrumentation for use on Probes to Other Planets

    Humfrey Rooms The Humfrey Rooms,, Northampton, Northampton, United Kingdom

    The characterisation and understanding of the light element volatile species (H, C, Ne, He, Ar) present on or at the surface of airless planetary bodies on two different ESA projects: - Phobos Sample Return, investigating the likelihood of Phobos surface contamination from a descending spacecraft's thruster plumes (focusing on nitrogen and carbon species).

  • Astronomy telescopic topics

    Humfrey Rooms The Humfrey Rooms,, Northampton, Northampton, United Kingdom

    A friendly, informal evening of astronomy, with members sharing observations, astrophotography, telescopes, equipment and other interests.

    Beginners, novices and guests are very welcome – a great opportunity to learn about stargazing and amateur astronomy, ask questions, discover new techniques and get help using your own telescope.

  • Christmas Frolics with an Astronomical Twist

    Humfrey Rooms The Humfrey Rooms,, Northampton, Northampton, United Kingdom

    The season of goodwill, the skies are dark, more opportunity for observing weather permitting. But tonight, we celebrate with festive cheer