Committee Members

President:

Dr Allan Chapman FRAS (Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford)

Chairperson:

John Talbot 01235 848162
[email protected]

Vice-chairperson:

Anne Chadwick 0118 969 7539
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Secretary:

Chris Menmuir, 68 Woodrow Drive, Wokingham RG40 1RT
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Other committee members:

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[email protected]

Tracey Talbot, Treasurer

Gerry Bond, Events and Outreach
0118 986 4032
Text 07510 444 630
www.ryhillnet.com

Kenelm England, Librarian

Malcolm Brown, Beginners’ Advice

Peter Tickner, Imaging Specialist

Alun Halsey, Technical Consultant

John Paraskeva,

Peter Tickner,

Eddie Thorpe,

Next Meetings
Friday Club

Dec 28th 2018

Doors open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm
Entry is free and open to the public, all welcome, all ages.
This month’s topic…..

Things to look at

Eye balls, binoculars, small ‘scope, the night sky at peak season for amateur astronomy. A selection of objects for any class of observer together with anecdotes, mythology and some inspiration to make you want to sit outside in the wee small hours in the company of foxes.

PLUS
During the evening, break for refreshments and conversation.
Update on IAU news circulars from Ken England and images from Peter Tickner.
Location Map

Main Meeting

January 19th 2019

William Henry Smyth

Rob Peeling (Society for History of Astronomy)

At the age of 14 he ran away from home to join a merchant ship. Admiral William Henry Smyth 1788 – 1865 was a Royal Navy officer, hydrographer, astronomer and numismatist. He is noted for his hydrographic charts, astronomical work, and for a wide range of publications. (W)

After the coffee break the usual announcements and members activities.

Including a debriefing on recent comet activity

Location Map Overflow parking in the school next door is OK

More upcoming dates….
Jan 19 – Admiral WH Smyth. Original history research
Jan 25 – Friday Club

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