Public Lecture - 17th October 2019 - Mr Robert Law

Moonshot: Looking Back at Apollo

The Astronomical Society of Glasgow's next public lecture for the 2019 - 2020 session will be Thursday 17th October, when Mr Robert Law of the Mills Observatory, Dundee will be presenting "Moonshot: Looking back at Apollo". 

The lecture programme will start promptly at 7:30pm.

This lecture will take place in Room 6.41, Royal College, Strathclyde University

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Public lectures for the 2019-2020 session

The ASG's free public lectures for the 2019-20 session are as follows.  These are normally held in Room 6.41 Royal College, Strathclyde University unless otherwise advised.  Access is via the Montrose Street entrance, take the lift to Level 3, exit the lift and take the 2nd set of steps on your left, go through the double glass doors.  Room 6.41 is on your left approximately half way along the corridor.  The lectures start at 7:30pm and are preceded from 6:45pm by either a presentation on the month's skywatching highlights or by a social event giving you the opportunity to meet other members.

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Observing Nights

The dates for the observing nights at Acre Road and Mugdock for 2019-2020 have now been finalised. There have been some last minute changes to the Mugdock dates, so please check - also, Dr Andrew Conway has kindly offered to use the Mugdock observing dates to supplement the Beginner's Astronomy Course.

Further details are available by clicking this link (members only - remember to login!).

More generally, the Go Stargazing website is a useful resource for anyone seeking advice on observing, with information on where to go, what you can expect to see, and highlighting organised events.

ASG Dark Skies Weekend

The annual ASG Dark Skies Weekend trip is in the final stages of being organised. Members wanting to book a place can do so by clicking this link (members only - remember to login!).