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On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank everyone who came along to our meetings this season, we hope you enjoyed them as much as we did and we look forward to seeing you all again in September.
As you know, we take a bit of a break now but we'll be working hard over the summer to put together speakers and events for next season. Keep checking the website over the summer as we hope to have our annual BBQ for the Perseid Meteor Shower (Weather Permitting of course). Also check the forum as the observing group will continue to head out over the coming months.
If you where unable to attend the AGM meeting, the new committee was elected as follows:
Chairperson: Stevie Beasant
Vice-Chair/Webmaster: Philip Matchett
Secretary: Brian Stafford
Treasurer: Ralph Gault
Observing Co-ordinator: Simon Sloan
Ordinary Committee Members:
Jonathan Bingham
Ian McConnell
Derrick McCourt
Geraldine Gribben
Also as promised, here is a copy of Stevie's slide show from his talk on the summer sky. Remember to keep us updated on the forum when you see some of the items he mentioned in it. Click here to download. |
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 The next meeting of the NIAAS will be held on Monday 13th May 2013.
The meeting will take place in our usual venue at Ballyclare High School Lecture Theatre starting at 8pm sharp. Directions can be found here.
This is the last meeting of our current season and our Chairman, Stevie Beasant will be giving a talk on the summer sky and what to look forward to while we take our break. As this is the last meeting we will as usual be holding our AGM after the talk.
We would encourage all members to try to attend this meeting, as we elect the new committee and discuss the running of the society. If you have any suggestions you want to be added to the agenda or wish to put your name forward to stand on the committee then please contact our Chairman or Secretary before the night.
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 It comes with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our friend and colleague Brian Smyth who passed away yesterday (Tuesday 2nd April).
Brian was made an honorary member of the society last year for his long service. He was a past treasurer and secretary of the society and his enthusiasm at the meetings will be sorely missed by all.
On behalf of the society committee, members and friends of the NIAAS we would like to offer or thoughts and prayers to Brian's family at this sad time.
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The next meeting of the NIAAS will be held on Monday 8th April 2013.
For our April meeting we are really excited to have Dr. Duncan Forgan from The Royal Observatory Edinburgh over to give us a talk. This is another first for the society and continues the theme this season of having a new speaker to the club from far afield.
The meeting will take place in our usual venue at Ballyclare High School Lecture Theatre starting at 8pm sharp. Directions can be found here.
Dr. Forgan will be giving a talk titled 'Planetary Formation' and as you can see in his bio below, he is a professional in this field.
About Dr. Forgan:
Duncan is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Astronomy, part of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. Duncan studies the formation of stars and planets using numerical simulations, alongside investigating the concept of "habitability" in exotic planetary systems, and using extrasolar planet data to constrain our speculation on the number of intelligent civilisations in the Galaxy, providing theoretical support to observers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Duncan's publications and outreach activities can be found at his website:
As usual this promises to be an extremely popular night, so don't miss this opportunity to come along and hear Duncans' talk and ask any questions you may have. Everyone welcome!
As usual, refreshments will be available after the meeting.
Suggested Admission Donation:
Members: Free
Associate Members: £2
Non-Members: £3
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The next meeting of the NIAAS will be held on Monday 4th March 2013 in Ballyclare High School Lecture Theatre, starting at 8pm.
Our speaker for the night is NIAAS member and past Chairman Neil Patterson. His talk is titled 'The Herschel Family'
This is the first talk of the season that has featured one of our own members. And who better than past NIAAS Chairman Neil Patterson to give this lecture. Neil has been a member of the society for a good few years now and is a regular member of our observing group.
Neil has given talks to the society in the past and this time he will be educating us on the history of the renowned astronomers, the famous Anglo-German Herschel Family!
Our members talks are always well received and and very entertaining so don't miss this one as it promises to be great!
As always, refreshments and good chat will be available after the meeting!
Suggested Admission Donation:
Members: Free
Associate Members: £2
Non-Members: £3 |
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On Tuesday 29th January, the NIAAS will be back at the Armagh Planetarium for another action packed night of activities. This is our third year of doing this stargazing live event at the Planetarium and if its anything like the last two, you shouldn't miss it!
The start time is 6.00pm and we'll be there with our telescopes giving advice and showing you the night sky in all its glory! For the young astronomers, the Planetarium will have a space based arts and crafts session and Director Dr.Tom Mason will be giving a talk on how to identify meteorites.
But that's not all, they will be screening free presentations of their Theater Show (Seats for the shows must be pre-booked in advance to avoid disappointment!)
Visit the Armagh Planetarium website for more info.
For more info on this event visit the BBC Things To Do Website!
If you have got a telescope and want some expert advice bring it along to this event and we will be more than happy to help you, or if you are looking at getting into stargazing come along for a friendly chat.
Why not join us on facebook : www.facebook.com/amateurastro and twitter: www.twitter.com/niamateurastro
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