Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Summer Picnic
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Sunday 2nd August 2009
Don’t forget that we start off the new season’s programme with the annual picnic, at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening at the Vinter Room. For more details about the picnic, see the Events page, or click here for a map of how to get to the Vinter Room.
In the event of inclement weather, we’ll hold the picnic indoors. Hope to see you all there!
Astronomy Quiz Champions
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Friday 1st May 2009
Papworth were returned as Champions of the Annual Astronomy Quiz after an exciting dual with Bedford and Sawtry.
Although they led from the first round, Papworth were taken to the wire to win by just one point from Bedford, with Sawtry just one more point behind.
I’ll post the names of the team members pictured above once I have them.
Annual Quiz Reminder
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Wednesday 29th April 2009
A reminder that Papworth are defending the Admiral Smyth Trophy at the Annual Quiz this Friday (1st May) at 7.30pm in the Vinter Room. Come along and support the team!
See the Events page for more info about the quiz, and the Meetings page for a map of how to get to the Vinter Room.
April Meeting Reminder
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Sunday 29th March 2009
A brief reminder that the next meeting of the Papworth Astronomy Club is on Wednesday 1st April. Gary Poyner will present a talk called ‘Variable Stars, How and why they vary’. Gary is a distinguished member of the BAA’s Variable Star section and has been a significant amateur observer of variable stars for many years.
As usual the meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the Vinter Room, Vinter Close, Papworth Everard. Check out the Meetings page for a map.
Thanks to Ed Zanders for the picture of M51 (above) – great shot, and more to come from Ed!
Club News
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Friday 27th February 2009
The news section will advertise future meetings and other news of Club activities. Members of the Papworth Astronomy Club can post comments, and hopefully stimulate discussion about some of the interesting talks we have.
Don’t forget the next meeting is on Wednesday 4th March – hopefully we’ll see you there!