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Monthly Public Talks
Our popular monthly talks are for members and the public to learn about some aspects of astronomy. These talks are aimed at ‘middle of the road’ level so the talk will appeal to members of the public with no prior knowledge, newcomers as well as those who have been interested in the subject for a number of years.
Topics from imaging the night sky, through to Cosmology, we invite speakers from all over the UK and the World.
We make a small charge on the door of £4 for non-members (£2 for under 16) to cover our expenses. Unless otherwise stated, there is no need to book, simply turn up on the evening.
Our local venue:
Clanfield Memorial Hall,
South Lane,
Clanfield
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 0RB
If you wish to view this location on Google Maps please click here
All talks start at 8:00pm unless otherwise stated
Friday, 9th October 2026
Radio Cosmology
A talk by Prof David Bacon, University of Portsmouth Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
NB This will be a Monthly Lecture not, as in previous years, our AGM (which will be held on the following Friday
Friday, 13th November 2026
TBA
TBA
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
TBA
Friday, 11th December 2026
Aurorae TBC
A talk by Dr John Mason of the South Downs Planetarium
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Friday, 8th January 2027
Hunting for Outbursting Young Stars - 10 years on
A talk by Dr Dirk Froebrich, University of Kent
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Friday, 12th February 2027
EUCLID and its Impact
A talk by Prof Adam Amara, Chief Scientist, UK Space Agency
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Details TBC
Friday, 12th March 2027
Astronomy Art Workshop
Led by Mary McIntyre FRAS
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
An art class for all led by Mary McIntyre
Art materials will be provided for you to join in the fun - just bring an open mind and you will be surprised at what you can achieve :-)
Full Details TBC
Friday, 9th April 2027
The Antikithera Mechanism Revisited
A talk by Professor Mike Edmunds MA PhD FRAS, University of Cardiff
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Details TBC
Friday, 14th May 2027
Interstellar Comets
A talk by Nick James, BAA Comet Section Director
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Details TBC
Friday, 11th June 2027
Volcanoes of the Solar System
A talk by Diana Challis
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Details TBC
Friday, 9th July 2027
TBA
A talk by TBA
Cost: non-members - £4(adults) £2(under16)
Details TBC
