Meetings for 2010 Season
All Normal meetings are held in the Denham room at the Priory St Centre, at Priory Street, York YO1 6ET (just off Micklegate, five minutes walk from the Railway station). Click here to see it on the map. The nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane and costs £2 for the night after 6pm (£1 for York residents). There is limited car parking on Priory Street itself. Meetings start at 8pm sharp, but feel free to arrive from 7:30pm onwards for a chat. Admission on the door is £1 for members, £2 for non-members, with all 16s and under free.
Our regular star parties are held on the Knavesmire, at the T-junction on Knavesmire Road. Click here to see it on the map.
Meetings
Astronomical Causes of Climate Change by James Fradgley
16th July 2010 - 8pm Priory St.
James discusses the alternative factors that the press don't tell you about! Topics such as solar effects, the Milankovitch Cycle and various orbital interactions are covered in this evenings lecture.
Perseids BBQ at the Observatory
August 2010
As always, we will be having a BBQ for all members and their families at the observatory, followed by observing the Perseid meteor shower. Please bring your own meat for the BBQ. We recommend you bring warm clothes and a deck chair/sun lounger for comfortable observing. There will also be a working party in the morning for any members who want to help out with the observatory.
New Season Kick-off Meeting
3rd September 2010 - 8pm, Priory St.
It has become a very popular tradition now that the first meeting to be held after the Summer break is a special "New Season kick-off meeting", and as such is aimed at beginners and seasoned observers alike. We will be hosting some short presentations, lasting 10 to 15 minutes each, covering different aspects of astronomy and observing, and a Q&A session at the end.
The aim is to get everyone enthusiastic about the return of the dark nights and inspired to get outside to do some observing. Even if you've not done any practical observing before, why not make this season the one when you give it a go, and make the best use of the society member's observatory?
All are welcome. If you don't already know us then come and say hello. If you're already a member, why not bring friends and family!
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YAS Free Public Star Party
22nd September 2010 - 7pm-9pm (weather permitting), Knavesmire.
YAS Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7pm till late, weather permitting. We will be there, even if it rains, for at least half an hour for a chat. Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring your own along for help and advice if needed. Objects on show should include the Moon, some planets, star clusters, and galaxies.