Monthly Meetings 2011-2012
The following are the dates of this season's monthly meetings, with details of speakers. As usual, all meetings are on Friday evenings, starting at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 pm start. will be held at the Planetarium, Wynyard Woodland Park, just outside Stockton, off the A177 Durham Road, until further notice.
9 September 2011
"Galaxies in Massive Clusters" by Dr. John Stott of Durham University
13 October
Thomas Wright Trophy quiz competition, hosted by Durham University A.S. Venue t.b.a.
11 November
"How to Restore a Telescope, or Thou Shalt not Covet thy Neighbour's Jacuzzi Pump Motor" by Martin Dawson of York A.S.
9 December
"What We Still Don't Know" by Dr. John McCue FRAS, Hon. Vice-President of CaDAS
13 January 2012
"Building the Universe" by Professor Carlton Baugh of Durham University
10 February
Member's Night - Volunteers needed! Plus AGM.
9 March
"How the Outer Planets Were NOT Discovered" by Dr. Colin Steele of Manchester University
13 April
"The Minor Planets" by Paul Money FRAS FBIS
11 May
"What's In a Name?" by Neil Haggath FRAS of CaDAS
8 June
Presidential Address: Title t.b.a. by Jack Youdale FRAS, Honorary President of CaDAS