BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Norwich Astronomical Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Norwich Astronomical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Norwich Astronomical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250321T210237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T210237Z UID:5426-1743015600-1743021000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Steam Punk DESCRIPTION:15 – 20 people 7 pm start \nSharon Watts URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/steam-punk/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250130T145648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T145648Z UID:5063-1742585400-1742589000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:FireBall Camera - FRIPON/SCAMP Network explained DESCRIPTION:Ashley King will be explaining all about the FireBall camera we are hosting at the Seething Observatory and how the data from this adds to the FRIPON and SCAMP networks and why. \nTalk at the Clubhouse will be over Zoom starting at 7:30 pm. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/fireball-camera-fripon-scamp-network-explained/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250120T184842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T173219Z UID:4996-1742324400-1742329800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Fressingfield Scout Group DESCRIPTION:around 25-30 people start time 7 pm \nMichael Knights URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/fressingfield-scout-group/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241122T215551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T215657Z UID:4605-1742239800-1742247000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:Committee meeting URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-14/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20240221T151705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T210044Z UID:3539-1742065200-1742077800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:The Moon\, Earth's solitary attendant with Adrian Orr DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 20th January 2024 Adrian Orr will deliver a talk about the Moon’s origin and history\, its link to our history and why and how we should get to know it through binoculars\, telescopes and cameras. \nThe talk will be held at the Seething Observatory \nThe first talk will start at 7:30 pm\, the second at 8:30 pm \nThe observatory facilities will be open\, and assuming the weather permits telescopes will be pointing into the nigh sky. \nSeats for the 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm talks can be purchased at £4 for an adult and £3  for under 16. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/the-moon-earths-solitary-attendant-with-adrian-orr/ LOCATION:Seething Observatory\, The Observatory\, Thwaite St Mary\, NR35 2EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250227T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173700Z UID:5315-1741892400-1741897800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Raiders explorer scout DESCRIPTION:15 or so scouts – 7:00 pm start time \nsamantha.southgate@yahoo.com URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/raiders-explorer-scout/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T193000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250227T173539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T171601Z UID:5313-1741802400-1741807800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Great & Little Plumstead Beavers DESCRIPTION:Matther’s contact – numbers to be confirmed URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/little-plumstead-beavers/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250120T185142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T173014Z UID:4998-1741631400-1741636800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:2nd Harleston Brownie DESCRIPTION:28 people 6:30 pm start \n2nd Harleston Brownies <2ndharlestonbrownies@gmail.com> URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/2nd-harleston-brownie/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250117T173539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T112034Z UID:4966-1741375800-1741379400@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Project Hline3D - CANCELLED - speaker unavailble DESCRIPTION:This will be a zoom talk in the club house – this is now cancelled – speaker unavailable \nAlex Pettit Winter Springs\, Fla\nA Beginners Guide to Hydrogen Emission Line Microwave Radio Astronomy\nA student project described (https://github.com/AP-HLine-3D/HLine3D URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/project-hline3d/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250206T162244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T162244Z UID:5133-1741201200-1741206600@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Fressingfield 1st Scouts Group (Cubs) DESCRIPTION:25 cubs 8 adults 7 pm start \n  \nNatalie Melconian URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/fressingfield-1st-scouts-group-cubs/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250126T215004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172853Z UID:5055-1741114800-1741120200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:43rd Saxlingham Nethergate Scouts DESCRIPTION:25 scouts 7 pm start \nChris Backhouse URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/43rd-saxlingham-nethergate-scouts/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250131T171548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172119Z UID:5066-1740855600-1740861000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Private Group Visit DESCRIPTION:20 people \n  \nDavid Dilrew \n  URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/private-group-visit-2/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250123T214923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172735Z UID:5018-1740421800-1740427200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Belton Scouts DESCRIPTION:1st Belton Scouts start time 6:30 pm \n  \njohn.clarke33@btinternet.com URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/1st-belton-scouts/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T220000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241017T100119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T100119Z UID:4282-1740249000-1740261600@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Salhouse Broad DESCRIPTION:Colleagues\, \nWe will again be supporting Salhouse Broad by taking a few telescopes along and giving a riverside talk about the night sky. \nWe will call for volunteers nearer the time. \nTo book a ticket contact Events – Salhouse Broad URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/salhouse-broad-3/ CATEGORIES:Members only,Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241122T215937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T215937Z UID:4609-1739820600-1739827800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:Committee meeting URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-16/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20240221T151144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T212231Z UID:3533-1739646000-1739658600@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:The Underworld of the Stars with Martin Howe DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 15th February 2025 Martin Howe will explain about the life-cycle of stars\, how features like nebulae come into being\, how stars form\, age and die. \nThe talk will be held at the Seething Observatory \nThe first talk will start at 7:30 pm\, the second at 8:30 pm \nThe observatory facilities will be open\, and assuming the weather permits telescopes will be pointing into the nigh sky. \nSeats for the 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm talks can be purchased at £4 for an adult and £3  for under 16. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/the-underworld-of-the-stars-with-martin-howe/ LOCATION:Seething Observatory\, The Observatory\, Thwaite St Mary\, NR35 2EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250104T185231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T185231Z UID:4845-1739561400-1739565000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:What’s in the Night Sky - February and March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Adrian Orr will give a talk for NAS members describing things to observe and photograph in the night sky over the coming weeks. There will be beginner targets as well as objects for the more experienced observer and some suggestions for ongoing observational projects. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/whats-in-the-night-sky-february-and-march-2025/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250121T131839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172629Z UID:5000-1739386800-1739392200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Mulbarton Scouts DESCRIPTION:Mulbarton Scouts maximum 27 scouts – start 7 pm \nRachel Mitchell URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/mulbarton-scouts/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241214T121434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T170835Z UID:4741-1738956600-1738960200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED (Probably) - Terrestial Navigation from Cosmic Radiation – Jaron Samson DESCRIPTION:Zoom talk at Club by BAA RA group \nUnfortunately Seething is currently experiencing a Broadband outage which unless it resolves in the next 2 1/2 hours will mean that this Zoom meeting will not be able to take place.  Otherwise\, Clubhouse will still be open for Friday night club night as usual. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/terrestial-navigation-from-cosmic-radiation-jaron-samson/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241206T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172502Z UID:4709-1738868400-1738873800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Norwich Castle Round Table DESCRIPTION:Group of around 12 people \nTime to be confirmed but likely to be 19:00-20:30 \nJames Horth URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/norwich-castle-round-table/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250125T000441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T000441Z UID:5026-1738603800-1738609200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Ruths squirells DESCRIPTION:start time 5:30 pm – 4-6 year olds URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/ruths-squirells/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241125T144809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T115033Z UID:4635-1738260000-1738270800@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Star Gazing Evening Mendham Primary School DESCRIPTION:We will be supporting Mendham Primary School with a star gazing evening – details to be finalised. \n  \nVolunteers with scopes required\, please let me know if you can help (Andrew) URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/star-gazing-evening-mendham-primary-school/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20240923T150115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T102653Z UID:4061-1738179000-1738186200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Asperger East Anglia Group Visit DESCRIPTION:6-8 people \nMartin to give talk URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/asperger-east-anglia-group-visit-2/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250121T134607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T134607Z UID:5002-1737828000-1737835200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Private group visit DESCRIPTION:planetary parade 10 people URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/private-group-visit/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241122T215832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T215832Z UID:4607-1737401400-1737408600@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:Committee meeting URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-15/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20240221T150136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T171557Z UID:3527-1737226800-1737239400@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:The Plato Mission - Finding Earth 2.0 with David Lumb DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 18th January 2025 David Lumb (ex ESA) will explain about the PLATO mission. The Planetary Transits and Oscillations of stars is a mission to find and study extrasolar systems. This mission is due to launch in 2024\, and all will be explained by David. \nThe talk will be held at the Seething Observatory \nThe first talk will start at 7:30 pm\, the second at 8:30 pm \nThe observatory facilities will be open\, and assuming the weather permits telescopes will be pointing into the nigh sky. \nSeats for the 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm talks can be purchased at £4 for an adult and £3  for under 16. \n  URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/the-plato-mission-with-david-lumb/ LOCATION:Seething Observatory\, The Observatory\, Thwaite St Mary\, NR35 2EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241125T144545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T144545Z UID:4633-1736931600-1736960400@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Menhdam & Hoxne Primary Schools DESCRIPTION:Solar Sytem talk to Mendham and Hoxne primary schools URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/menhdam-hoxne-primary-schools/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T184500 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20250101T181918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T185001Z UID:4803-1736789400-1736793900@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Old Buckenham Beavers DESCRIPTION:20 beavers and 6 leaders \n5.30pm till 6.45 pm \n  \nAndrew Sutkowski & Peter Smith. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/1st-old-buckenham-beavers/ CATEGORIES:Group Visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20241214T121326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T121326Z UID:4739-1736537400-1736541000@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:Developing and deploying an instrument for measuring ionisation in the atmosphere – Dr Justin Tabbett DESCRIPTION:Zoom talk at Club by BAA RA group URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/developing-and-deploying-an-instrument-for-measuring-ionisation-in-the-atmosphere-dr-justin-tabbett/ CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260709T124922 CREATED:20240606T113224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161156Z UID:3822-1736193600-1736197200@norwichastro.org.uk SUMMARY:MEMBERS ONLY - The A to X of Solar Flares - Professor Helen Mason DESCRIPTION:The A-X of Solar Flares – Observations in the EUV and Soft X-rays \nProf Helen Mason\, University of Cambridge\, UK \nThe Sun has given us quite a few X class flares recently and even some beautiful displays of the aurora in the UK. During solar flares\, explosive releases of energy\, the plasma temperature can reach as high as 10MK or even more. Large flares are often accompanied by filament eruptions and Coronal Mass Ejections\, CMEs\, and high energy particles\, which can often reach the Earth’s environment. The EUV and soft X-ray wavelength ranges are ideally suited for studying this very hot plasma\, with a lot of emission lines from highly ionised ions. \nSome early observations of solar flares in the EUV and soft X-rays were made with the Solar Maximum Mission\, then with SoHO\, and more recently with Hinode and the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Spectroscopic diagnostics enable us to determine the plasma properties – peak temperature\, emission measure\, electron number density and elemental abundances. Recent work on small flares has also been carried out using the XSM (X-ray Solar Monitor) on Chandraayan2 in collaboration with colleagues at ISRO’s Physical Research Laboratory\, Ahmedebad\, India. \nThis talk will review observations of solar flares from small\, compact flares (A-B class) to large\, complex X-class flare\, and what we have learnt about them. \n  \nProf Helen Mason OBE \nHelen Mason is an Emeritus Professor in Solar Physics at the University of Cambridge. Until her retirement in 2017\, she was head of the Atomic Astrophysics Group at DAMTP. Her field of expertise is the ultraviolet and X-ray spectrum of the Sun. She has worked on many joint UK\, NASA\, ESA\, Japanese and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) space projects including the Solar Maximum Mission\, SoHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)\, Hinode\, SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory) and XSM\, Chandraayan-2’s Solar X-ray Monitor. \nHelen has always been keen to convey her passion for solar physics to the public and to students. She has given many public lectures and worked closely with schools. She has participated in several radio and TV programmes\, for example BBC4’s ‘Seven Ages of Starlight’ and BBC R4’s ‘In Our Time – Solar Wind’ (2020). Helen has most recently been leading the project SunSpaceArt.org\, funded by STFC\, which brings scientists and artists together to run STEAM (STEM + Arts) workshops in schools. \nIn 2014\, Helen was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her services to Higher Education and to Women in Science\, Engineering and Technology.  In 2018\, she was awarded the Royal Astronomical Society’s Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. URL:https://norwichastro.org.uk/event/the-a-to-x-of-solar-flares-professor-helen-mason/ LOCATION:Seething Observatory\, The Observatory\, Thwaite St Mary\, NR35 2EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members only END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR