Simply the Moon
Society Meeting
Thursday, 3rd October 2019 (19:45 - 22:00)
Venue: Concert Room, Swinton Bottom Club
To be presented in the Concert room
Program Simply the Moon" - As part of the societies autumn "Moon " a quick look at the features of the moon, some science of the moon and a look at some of the features we may see on the observing night the following Saturday (5th).
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The Autumnal MSAS "Moon Programme"
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Thu Sep 26th |
Talk: “Return to the Moon†– Andy Kirton-Vaughan |
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Thu Oct 3rd |
 Talk “Simply The Moonâ€Â - Roy Gunson |
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Sat Oct 5th  |
Member viewing night @ Observatory – collecting data (Roy Gunson) |
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Thu Oct 24th |
Talk: “Mapping & Naming the Moon†– Kevin Kilburn |
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Sat Nov 2nd |
Member viewing night @ Observatory – collecting data * (Roy Gunson) |
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Thu Nov 7th |
Talk: “Patrick Moore and our Volcanic Moon†– Bill Leatherbarrow |
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Sat Nov 16th |
Early Morning at the Observatory -Â 20 day old Moon (Paul D'Silva) |
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Sat Nov 23rd |
Early Morning at the Observatory -Â 26 day old Moon * (Paul D'Silva) |
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* Standby night if first night “clouded out†|
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NOTE : October 5th is also “International Observe the Moon Night†|
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Speaker: Roy Gunson
Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations. Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement. Currently Programme Co-ordinator of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.
