Planets and Pulsators

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 6th August 2026 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

Explore two of the most unusual and fascinating frontiers in modern astronomy in Planets and Pulsators, presented by Simon Ebo. This talk delves into the exotic worlds of planets orbiting some of the most extreme objects in the universe—dead neutron stars, also known as pulsars—as well as the complex interactions between planets and pulsating (variable) stars. These systems challenge our understanding of how planets form, evolve, and survive in environments far removed from anything in our own Solar System. Simon will guide us through the science behind these extraordinary discoveries, highlighting what they reveal about planetary systems under extreme conditions and how astronomers detect and study them. A must-see talk for anyone curious about the stranger side of the cosmos and the surprising places planets can exist.

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Speaker: Qamar Uddin

Engineer Qamar Uddin is an electronics engineering graduate who has worked as a hardware and software design engineer for over 24 years in the scientific research/computing industry before changing careers to become a high school teacher since 2013 . He joined the York Astronomical Society in 2007 to develop his practical astronomy experience. He manages a network of crescent moon watch volunteers across the country, relating to the Islamic Calendar for the UK (including the dates of Ramadan and Eid).