If you still wish to come along to the Christmas Meal (and we believe there are a few who do) please let Mark know before December 4th, along with your menu choices.
As of going to press there are 10 confirmed for the Christmas meal: Andi, Andy L, Ian D, John T and Sue, Mark, Keith, Phil, Rosemary and Victor (all with menu choices).
The date is Dec 12th for around 7:15pm. It has been provisionally booked for up to fifteen. We shall sort out transport ideas at the December monthly meeting. [Read more about Christmas Meal 2014 - Last Call]
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Don't forget the December 2014 WDAS meeting.
Mark gives us an in-depth look at hot star cluster The Pleiades
Andi gives an update of Astro-News, including the Rosetta/Philae mission so far - with 3D images and animations, no less! (3D glasses supplied)
As well as a tour of the Christmas sky, now, and then;
You have the snazzy new-style newsletter; and now here comes ther reminder to WDAS Members about subscriptions for 2015, which are now due for renewal and will be held at the current inflation-busting levels as last year. 
We caught up with Paul Money at Astromeet, and now have in our possession 20 copies of Night Scenes 2015... and it’s fair to say there’s quite a lot to look forward to next year.
It was a very encouraging turnout for our first meeting of the ‘new season’, and a new format as well. Apart from usual society news and business and a review of the night sky using Sky pro plus 7, each monthly meeting will also feature ‘mini’ presentations on a particular item relating to astronomical news and events, or a more in depth look at a particular celestial object, theory, or topic.
We have ordered 20 copies of Night Scenes 2015. Compiled by Paul Money, who will hopefully be coming up to speak in spring 2015. All who purchase NSC will know it to be an indispensable colour almanac/ booklet, packed full of information on the coming year’s monthly celestial highlights. The price will be £4 to paid up members, £6 for non members. 
The final scheduled event of the summer (Sept. 20th) fell victim to quite unseasonably chilly and blustery conditions, with cloud scudding in off the sea, not really conducive for public viewing.
After a predominantly overcast day, and some pessimism about prospects of being able to view anything outside, wouldn't you know it, skies cleared as forecast and remained clear for the duration of the event at Westerdale, making our journey very much worthwhile. 
After August’s full moon wash out, would September’s fare any better? 
Leeds Astromeet is on Saturday 8th November 2014. Featuring speakers talking on:
