Airdrie Astronomical Association
& Airdrie Observatory
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5 past curators from Airdrie Observatory
5 past curators from Airdrie Observatory
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Observing the Night Sky
Airdrie Observatory is a fully-functioning and unique facility, and AAA are delighted to manage the facility on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council. It is a great place to visit for all types of groups, societies and clubs and we use it throughout the year. Our dedicated Curators can provide advice, hints and tips on all manner of space-related questions. Whether you are a complete beginner or have an existing interest in astronomy, a visit to the Observatory can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.
What's on
Visit our Observing Page to find out about our observatory open nights and what you can see in the winter skies above Airdrie.
**April 2025**
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4th - 18th
Easter Break
There will be no meetings on Friday 4th, 11th or 18th of April as we take our Easter break.
25th
Aileen Malone
Yuri's Night
Join AAA secretary, Aileen Malone, as we celebrate Yuri's night and the history of manned spaceflight.
Tonight's talk will focus on Gagarin's visit to the United Kingdom, just three months after his historic flight.
**May 2025**
2nd
Dr Anne-Marie Weijmans
Sloan Digital Sky Survey
Tonight we are delighted to welcome Dr Anne-Marie Weijmans from the University of St Andrews.
Dr Weijmans' research focuses on the structure and dynamics of nearby galaxies, and mapping their dark matter haloes.
Tonight she will talk to us about her work as the data product manager of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), which has been observing the sky since 1999, and is a resource of astronomical images and spectra both for research and for education.
9th
Dr Marcos Pellejero
Dark Energy
In this talk, Dr Pellejaro, from the university of Edinburgh, will revise the concept of dark energy, how it comes naturally from our scientific ideas of nothingness and why we have sent a telescope to space to get the most precise observations of galaxy positions ever.
16th
Brian Anderton
Astroarchaeology
Join us tonight for Brian Anderton's rescheduled and much anticipated talk on Astroarchaeology. Brian will take us on a trip to the past as we learn how prehistoric civilizations used the skies to establish the cycle of the year and what we can learn from the standing stones they left behind.
23rd
AGM -
MEMBERS ONLY
AGM - MEMBERS ONLY
Tonight we will hold our AGM and is open to members only.
See you next week for our last meeting of the session.
30th
Short Talk Night
Short Talk Night
We are delighted to close our sessions for the summer break with one of our fantastic Short Talk Nights.
Join us tonight for coffee, biscuits and a selection of fun and entertaining mini talks for some of our members.
There is always something for everyone and lots of pretty pictures guaranteed!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN AAA?
Our Friday night meetings are a great opportunity to meet like minded people with an interest in astronomy and spaceflight. Enjoy the weekly space news and a range of guest speakers who are experts in their subjects. We also offer the opportunity for members to give presentations on subjects that interest them. You don't need to be a member to come along.
New members are always very welcome so come along, join in and meet like minded people.
We meet at New Wellwynd Parish Church, Wellwynd, Airdrie ML6 0AG.
FRIDAY EVENING AGENDA:
7:30 - 8:00pm - Space News
8:00pm - 8:30pm - Tea Break
8:30pm - 9:30pm - Main Talk
Become an AAA Member
Becoming a member is easy, simply pick up a membership form at any of our weekly meetings.
Benefits of becoming a member include• borrowing books and equipment• opportunity to participate in observing the night sky• access to Airdrie observatory outside library opening hours and many more!
Fees are as follows:
Full Member (Waged / Working) : £15 per annum
Full Member (Unwaged / retired) : £10 per annum
Junior Members (Under 18) : £5 per annum
Family Membership : £25 per annum (Up to 2 Adults and all children under the age of 18)
We ask for a donation towards the room hire of £1.00 from members, £2.00 for visitors, children under 18 are free. We supply tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits for the tea break.
“Fantastic time – thanks for your warm hospitality and enthusiasm!.”
Dr Nicolas Labrosse, Glasgow University
"I was hugely impressed with both your meeting (the Space News section was fantastic!) and with the fabulous observatory"
Dr. David McKee, Strathclyde University
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