Note for Diary: Monthly Meeting will be on Tuesday 17th April because of the College holiday timing.
Welcome to the WDAS monthly newsletter for April 2018: a digest of the month's latest contributions to our website. Below you'll find Society News, Sky Notes and another treat from the bakery, as well as coming events.
Society News
Just to reminder that we shall be hosting a star party event for visiting pupils from Ayresome Primary School & Lego Innovation Studio up at the Whitby Youth Hostel on April 3rd 2018.
Elizabeth Labelle, assistant Head Teacher, was greatly impressed with pupil feedback after last year’s event, and say’s the new party can’t wait to ‘do some star gazing’. The start time is around 20:30h at WHA on the east cliff.
The Star Party season on the West cliff will commence from May. Probable dates will be May 19th and 26th. The moon is visible, as well as several planets. Location will be the Captain Cook headland from 21:00h.
After a 3 year break, all being well Paul will return to Whitby on May 8th to give a presentation on the Voyager probes to coincide with their 41st launch anniversary.
Entitled “Triumphs of Voyager pt 1: Journey to Jupiter/Splendours of Saturn”, it promises to be every bit as informative and entertaining as Paul’s other talks.
The venue is the Main Hall at the Normanby campus of Whitby College (so that’s the big hall at Whitby School!) The venue offers ample parking, but is still within easy walking distance from the town.
We are planning on providing some kind of refreshments: sausage rolls, scones, tea and coffee etc. Admission is £3 (to be agreed). The doors will be open 19:00h for an intended 19:30h start. We would like to see as many members – past and present as possible, plus anyone who you think may be up for an evening of Paul Money enlightenment.
Following recent further correspondence with Dr Sean Paling regarding a visit to DMF at Boulby, it has been established that Friday’s are difficult for Sean and his team.
Therefore the original dates of May 11th and 18th are not viable. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays are best. So – bearing in mind it is a half-day afternoon visit – how about the 9th or 16th of May – We need to decide soon so that we can inform Sean. If another midweek date suits people better I need to know before our meeting on the 17th ideally.
Events
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Caedmaon College - Normanby campus (formally Whitby College).
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.
Please note the college drive gate is now operated via a electronic key code - so anyone wishing to attend must be at the car park at the top of the drive by 19:00hrs, unless an arrival time has been arranged with Mark/Keith after 19:30hrs. Otherwise shout or bip car horn - we'll hear.
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.
Please note the college drive gate is now operated via a electronic key code - so anyone wishing to attend must be at the car park at the top of the drive by 19:00hrs - unless an arrival time has been arranged with Mark/Keith after 19:00hrs.
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.
Please note the college drive gate is now operated via a electronic key code - so anyone wishing to attend must be at the car park at the top of the drive by 19:00hrs - unless an arrival time has been arranged with Mark/Keith after 19:00hrs.
