Archive for August, 2014
Twentieth Anniversary Celebrations
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
We are very pleased to announce that the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of Papworth Astronomy Club, taking place on 11th December (note that this is the second Thursday of the month rather than the usual day!), will include a talk by Professor Malcom Longair of Cavendish Laboratory, who will be speaking about “Fundamental Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology”.
Upcoming Meetings: August-December 2014
Saturday, August 2nd, 2014
Wednesday 6th August
As usual, we kick off the new season with the traditional picnic. We may be inside or outside the Vinter Room, depending on the weather. Note that this meeting is next week – apologies for the short notice!
Wednesday 3rd September
Dr Patricia Fara will be talking about Newton and Newtonianism. She is a science historian at Clare College and has appeared on Melvyn Bragg’s Radio 4 programme “In Our Time”.
Wednesday 1st October
Speaker meeting. Subject and speaker to be confirmed nearer the date.
Wednesday 5th November
Speaker meeting. Subject and speaker to be confirmed nearer the date.
Wednesday 3rd December
Twentieth anniversary celebration meeting! More details to be confirmed as they become available.