February 2023 Lecture – Professor Francis Keenan
For our annual 'Andrew Trimble Memorial Lecture' we are really pleased to welcome back Professor Francis Keenan from QUB. Professor Keenan will be giving us a talk titled 'The Science…
January 2023 Lecture
Our first meeting of 2023 will take place on Monday 9th January 2023 in Ballyclare High School Lecture Theatre starting at 8pm. We are really pleased to welcome back Professor…
Dark Matter (Why is it dark? Does it Matter?) – Dr. Steve Barrett
Lockdown Lectures - On the 2nd March 2021, our good friend Dr. Steve Barrett gave a talk to the Causeway U3A group and has kindly shared his lecture slides and…
My Early Years In Astronomy by John McConnell FRAS
'It is horrifying to look back and realise that my interest in astronomy started before the so called 'space race' but that is exactly what happened'. My earliest memory of…
Amateur Astronomy (Getting Started) – by Stevie Beasant
Amateur astronomy is a hobby which is becoming more and more popular. Television programmes like Stargazing Live has been a big influence, and there are now plenty of documentaries on…
Mars at Opposition – October 2020 by Stevie Beasant
The opposition of Mars in October 2020 will be the best for several years, and this is a great opportunity to see the planet. It is currently in the constellation…
Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise by Martin McKenna
When will the next bright comet appear? This was the question on every stargazer’s mind over the last few years. On average a good naked eye comet should appear every…
Celestron NexStar 8SE Goto Telescope By Ronny Kelly
Celestron NexStar 8SE Goto Telescope. I bought this telescope second hand mid 2012. It was totally standard except for the Hyperion 18-24 mm zoom lens and the Dielectric 90° mirror.…
How to make a very sensitive jam jar magnetometer by Robert Cobain
Hi all, Just thought I would write up the instructions for making a very sensitive jam jar magnetometer. The plans are based on instructions found on the internet, but it…
Telrad Finder Review by Martin McKenna
Hitting the bull's eye with a TelradHave you purchased your favourite astronomical magazine for this month yet? I am sure you are familiar with the vast amount of pages devoted…