BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20250303T152034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T155811Z UID:2758-1743242400-1743253200@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Viewing Meeting DESCRIPTION:The society are having a Members Only solar eclipse observing session. (The location is emailed to all members)Membership is only £10 a year\, so if you would like to attend please join the society using this link: Membership \n\n\n\nThe next UK partial solar eclipse takes place on Saturday 29 March 2025 in the UK\, beginning at 10.07am GMT and ending at 12pm.The eclipse will reach its ‘maximum’ – the moment when the greatest portion of the Sun is hidden – at 11.03am. During this particular eclipse\, at the maximum around 30-40% of the Sun will be obscured. \n\n\n\nPLEASE REMEMBER TO OBSERVE THE SUN SAFELY. Solar filters or glasses must be used when looking directly at the sun URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/solar-eclipse-viewing-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Observing Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T120433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T145829Z UID:2204-1742239800-1742247000@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:George Seabroke - The Gaia Revolution DESCRIPTION:Gaia is a European Space Agency satellite that has been mapping individual stars in our Milky Way Galaxy since its launch in 2013. I will explain how its 3 trillion measurements of 2 billion stars is causing a revolution in astronomy. Science highlights will include the most recently discovered black hole (Gaia BH3) and how it relates to a personal historical coincidence. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/george-seabroke-the-gaia-revolution/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-01-20-George-Seabroke.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T120308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T083104Z UID:2202-1741030200-1741037400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Dr Smoker - A day in the life of an astronomer in Chile. Live from Chile! DESCRIPTION:This image of the Paranal platform was taken right after sunset. The four Unit Telescopes are ready to start the observations.Credit: ESO/H.H.Heyer\n\n\n\nA talk given from the VLT on Paranal\, what we do as a support astronomer working at the European Southern Observatory in Chile. Followed by a live showing of the control room\, the telescope platform and with a bit of luck inside one of the telescopes using a tablet. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/dr-smoker-tbc-live-from-chile/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/platform-to-northwest-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T120152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T135831Z UID:2200-1739820600-1739827800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:John Thatcher - The Beagle 2 Mars Lander DESCRIPTION:Beagle 2 was an extraordinary project in so many ways and like no other in terms of organisation and execution.  It was primarily looking for signs of extinct and/or extant life on Mars and was way ahead of its time in terms of the integrated science package.  It was remarkably small physically and had the highest ratio of science payload mass to total mass ever achieved.  Much of the inside story of the project has never been told and this talk lifts the lid on some of it. \n\n\n\nJohn retired in May 2013 after over 30 years working in the space industry\, mainly involved in spacecraft engineering and project management. He began his career as an aerothermodynamicist at Rolls-Royce Aero Engines in Derby.  He also worked briefly in the nuclear power industry before joining what was then British Aerospace at Stevenage working on communication satellites and subsequently moving on to scientific spacecraft. \n\n\n\nDuring his career ‘in space’ he has been fortunate to have worked on most aspects of spacecraft engineering covering design\, development\, manufacture\, integration\, test\, launch and operations of communication and scientific missions\, including the industrial management of the Beagle 2 Mars lander project in its early years. For his last decade at work John was the European Consortium Project Manager for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope managing it through to delivery to NASA in 2012. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/john-thatcher-the-beagle-2-mars-lander/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beagle-2-Some-Inside-Story-Title-pdf-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240903T191742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T153809Z UID:2323-1738611000-1738618200@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Dr Lucie Green - Seeing Total Solar Eclipses From Space DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Lucie will be presenting this talk via Zoom\, not in person at the University. \n\n\n\nSeeing a total solar eclipse is an experience that you never forget. For a brief moment in time\, the extended atmosphere of the Sun becomes visible as the bright disk of the Sun is entirely covered by the Moon. Day becomes night\, the stars come out and you are able to view the Sun directly and safely. Total eclipses are also of huge scientific value and astronomers will take their telescopes to far-flung places to catch a glimpse of the Sun during these time. Now\, a new mission has been proposed that will fly a spacecraft into the shadow of the Moon in order to create total solar eclipse conditions in space. And it will do this once per month. This talk will discuss why total eclipses are so important for scientists and why an international team has been put together to create a new generation of eclipse viewing. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/tba-5/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tse_2024_200mm_canatlan_cropped_resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T102202Z UID:2196-1737401400-1737408600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Doug Bickley - Lord Wrottesley DESCRIPTION:Due to the planned speaker being unwell\, Doug has stepped in to present a talk on Lord Wrottesley. \n\n\n\nLord John Wrottesley (Second Baron of Wrottesley) contributed to 19th‐century astronomy as an enthusiastic observer and as an effective administrator of scientific organizations.  He was educated at Corpus Christi College\, Oxford and married Sophia Elizabeth\, third daughter of Thomas Gifford in 1821.  His primary career was as a lawyer\, and he constructed an observatory in Blackheath\, London whilst practising there.  He moved back to the family estate near Wolverhampton in 1841 on the death of his father and constructed a fine observatory where his did much of his observing. \n\n\n\nThis talk will be in two parts\, the first being some history of the man and his achievements\, the second showing and discussing pictures and descriptions of the local observatory as it remains now. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/tba-4/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1000009650-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T123659Z UID:2194-1736796600-1736803800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Dr Julian Onions - Aperture Fever - does my mirror look big in this? DESCRIPTION:After a very brief review of how telescopes work\, we look at some of the existing telescopes\, both visible and other wavebands\, and consider why they are so big\, what they can and can’t see and what the telescopes planned for the next few years will deliver. \n\n\n\nNOTE: This talk has been moved from the 6th of January to avoid a Wolverhampton football home match URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/dr-julian-onions-tbc/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/julian_onions_mirror.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T093816Z UID:2192-1733167800-1733175000@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Mark Hardaker - My Visit to The Wabar Meteorite Craters of  Saudi Arabia DESCRIPTION:Mark Hardaker – Wabar Meteorite Craters of Saudi Arabia\n\n\n\nMark presents a talk on his visit to the Wabar Meteorite craters of Saudi Arabia. \n\n\n\nBio: I have been an active amateur astronomer for many years. Originally from Keighley\, West Yorkshire\, I moved to Dorset with my wife in summer 2018\, having spent the previous thirty years living overseas in Germany\, Belgium\, USA\, Hong Kong\, Dubai\, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain\, where I held senior roles in multinational chemical companies. \n\n\n\nI was educated at Oxford University and hold a master’s in chemistry. \n\n\n\nMy interest in astronomy started in November 1966 when my mum pointed out the Plough in the night sky.  My first telescope was a 3-inch refractor by JKM Holmes\, which I still own\, and I kept astronomy logbooks of my observations from the beginning; they provide fascinating reading now. I was always interested in visual astronomy\, particularly deep sky objects\, then sketching what I saw. I only recently graduated to imaging using my 12-inch Meade LX200 and Svbony 102ED. \n\n\n\nI am an active member and treasurer of Fordingbridge Astronomers\, where I have raised money locally to build an observatory for local outreach activities. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/gary-palmer-deep-sky-observing/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Title.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T145820Z UID:2190-1731958200-1731965400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Belinda Wilkes - Tour X-ray Universe with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched on 23 July 1999 by the Space Shuttle Columbia. Now in its 25th year of operations\, Chandra continues to be an indispensable tool for expanding the frontiers of knowledge throughout astrophysics. Chandra’s uniquely high (sub-arcsec) spatial\, and spectral resolution have facilitated the deepest and sharpest images of the X-ray sky and the highest quality X-ray spectra to date. I will review Chandra’s launch and unique capabilities\, and describe some of Chandra’s spectacular discoveries across the whole range of celestial sources from our own solar system to the most distant super-massive black holes. \n\n\n\nWebsite: chandra.si.edu \n\n\n\nHonorary Professor & Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow\, School of Physics\, University of Bristol&Former Director\, Chandra X-ray Center\, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory\, Cambridge MA USA URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/belinda-wilkes-chandra-x-ray/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton Millennium City Building & Zoom\, Millennium City Building\, via Rosalind Franklin Building entrance\, Stafford Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-0-10-07-Belinda_Wilkes_Xray_Universe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T174620Z UID:2188-1730748600-1730755800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Gary Gilbert - The Drake Equation DESCRIPTION:A summary of all the elements of the Drake Equation. What are their effects on the solution to the Equation.Simply put\, What are the chances of life elsewhere in the Galaxy or even the Universe. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/tba-3/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-11-04-Gary-Gilbert-The-Drake-Equation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T201707Z UID:2186-1729539000-1729546200@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Keith Moseley - Astronomical Bits and Pieces DESCRIPTION:A selection of short talks\, some of which are audience participation via little quizzes.Note: The speaker will be presenting this remotely via zoom. \n\n\n\n\n– Meteorites and Craters– Astronomical Rogues– Bigger\, more massive? Eris or Pluto?– Photographing Transient Astronomical Events \n\n\n\nDr Keith Moseley FRAS\, C Phys\, M Inst P\, Brief bio:Former Head of Physics\, Monmouth School 1983-2015\, Associate Lecturer in Astronomy\, Open University 1989-2014 and Astronomy Tutor\, Cardiff University Department of Lifelong Learning 1996-2019.Set up Monmouth Astronomical Research Society (MARS) in 2003 and chair\, on and off. Appearances on Reach out Touch Space and Space Oddities as well as a BBC documentary about schools in Wales and NASA \,called ‘2001: A Welsh Space Odyssey’.Hobbies include photography\, entomology\, history and collecting old books. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/dr-lucie-green-the-sun-and-solar-orbiter/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/keith_talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T151526Z UID:2184-1728329400-1728336600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:AGM followed by Laura Shell - Solar Eclipse 2024 Trip DESCRIPTION:AGM followed by Laura Shell – Solar Eclipse 2024 Trip URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/agm-followed-by-laura-shell-solar-eclipse-2024-trip/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM,Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T115010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T151556Z UID:2182-1727119800-1727127000@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:David Harris lecture. Cath Adams - My astrophotography journey using smart devices. DESCRIPTION:This talk will take you on a tour of many popular night sky objects using images captured with smart phones and the latest Smart Telescopes\, the SeeStar S50 and the Vaonis Vespera II. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/david-harris-lecture-cath-adams-tbc/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cath-talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240706T114456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T213954Z UID:2177-1725910200-1725917400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Don Pollacco - The Digital Telescope DESCRIPTION:The Digital Telescope (DT) is a large array of small stationary telescopes which\, in essence\, produce a movie- like data stream of the entire visible sky. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/don-pollacco-the-digital-telescope/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Don-Pollacco-PLATO-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20240618T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T151018Z UID:2169-1719993600-1720630800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:WOW 9 - WolvAS Observing Week DESCRIPTION:This is our summer observing event where we travel to rural Shropshire to take advantage of the darker skies.Whilst it gets dark rather late at night and there isn’t true astronomical darkness\, there are a range of astronomical targets that can only be seen at this time of year. \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of our previous WOW events\, we are continuing with the extended format include a few days either side of the weekend. (The new moon is on Friday the 5th of July). \n\n\n\nArrive on or after Wednesday the 3rd of September. Leave on or before Wednesday 10th of September. \n\n\n\nThis is primarily a residential event for tents\, caravans and campervans\, however members who don’t want to stay overnight are welcome to attend for just an evening’s observing. The visitors fee is £5 \n\n\n\nThere is no obligation to come for the whole event\, so you are welcome to come and go as you please for as many nights as you wish. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull details can be found on our Members Forum or be emailing the Vice President (email address on the poster). URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/wow-9-wolvas-observing-week/ LOCATION:Brow Farm\, Ratlinghope\, SY5 0SR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Observing Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WOW-9-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231553 CREATED:20230806T155309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T150342Z UID:1851-1718652600-1718659800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Professor Chris Lintott - Our Accidental Universe DESCRIPTION:Professor Chris Lintott\, astrophysicist\, author and broadcaster presents this years lecture held in memorial of former Wolvas president Paul Pope. \n\n\n\nExploring a cosmos as vast as ours is bound to result in a few surprises. In this talk\, Chris Lintott (BBC Sky at Night/University of Oxford) explains how astronomers stumble across their discoveries. From the rich diversity of worlds in our Solar System to the edge of the observable universe\, he will explain what we know about the cosmos is usually the result of happenstance. Along the way\, we get a whistle-stop tour of cutting edge science and encounter sometimes profound\, sometimes amusing but always thought-provoking stories from astronomy’s past. There will also be at least one picture of penguins. \n\n\n\nTo attend this event in person you will require a FREE ticket\, 1 per person attending: \n\n\n\nClick here to book your FREE tickets using Ticket Tailor \n\n\n\nNote: This event is also live streamed over Zoom for Society Members\, no ticket is needed for this. \n\n\n\nThe talk will be in the Millennium City Building Theatre (MC001).Access is via the Rosalind Franklin Building entranceStafford StreetWolverhamptonWV1 1LY URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/tba-the-paul-pope-memorial-lecture/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton Millennium City Building & Zoom\, Millennium City Building\, via Rosalind Franklin Building entrance\, Stafford Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Paul Pope Lecture,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PP2024-Ticket-Tailor-image-for-EVENT-listing-2160x1080-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20240426T123246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T124121Z UID:2102-1716233400-1716240600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Christine Rodrigue\, Ph.D - Geography of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Geography of Mars\, creating a Mental Map of Martian Landscapes. Mental maps are nested constructs\, with smaller areas fitting into larger ones\, each level filling in with details as people study maps\, travel around\, read\, watch movies and shows\, and hear news.  Geographers are fascinated by these nested mental structures and there’s a long cottage industry in systematizing such pedagogical schemes for the whole planet\, often called the “orders of relief.” \n\n\n\nThe talk will include a bit about how I wound up on Mars from a career in hazards and biogeography.  NASA had gotten wind of one of my hazards projects\, the use of the then-new Internet to organize a massive protest against the launch of the Cassini-Huygens mission to the Saturnian system (plutonium on board).  In 2001\, they invited me to present this to five of their centres and then asked if I would follow the similar controversies boiling up against the planned Mars Sample Return Lander. I agreed and started studying Mars to acquire the background for that project.  URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/christine-rodrigue-ph-d-geography-of-mars/ CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MarsFlyerMay24-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T155934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T151915Z UID:1859-1715628600-1715635800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:John Thatcher - The James Webb Space Telescope At Work DESCRIPTION:The talk will provide a basic understanding of JWST and why it looks the way it does along with a look at some of the results obtained during the first year of science observations. \n\n\n\nJohn retired in May 2013 after over 30 years working in the space industry\, mainly involved in spacecraft engineering and project management. He began his career as an aerothermodynamicist at Rolls-Royce Aero Engines in Derby.  He also worked briefly in the nuclear power industry before joining what was then British Aerospace at Stevenage working on communication satellites.  \n\n\n\nDuring his career ‘in space’ he has been fortunate to have worked on most aspects of spacecraft engineering covering design\, development\, manufacture\, integration\, test\, launch and operations of communication and scientific missions\, including the industrial management of the Beagle 2 Mars lander project in its early years. For the last decade at work John was the European Consortium Project Manager for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope managing it through to delivery to NASA in 2012 and still in contact with the team operating the instrument. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/john-thatcher-jwst/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-05-24-John-Thatcher_Page_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T155755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T110616Z UID:1857-1713209400-1713216600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Damian Hardwick - Sir Bernard Lovell & His Telescope DESCRIPTION:During his time as director of Jodrell Bank\, Sir Bernhard Lovell turned a patch of Cheshire countryside into one of the worlds leading radio observatories. \n\n\n\nIn this talk we take a look at the origins and scientific career of a man described as the great pioneer of radio astronomy. He is most memorable for constructing the telescope that is named after him\, which is one of the great icons of twentieth century technology\, and a marvel of modern engineering. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/damian-hardwick-sir-bernard-lovell-his-telescope/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024-05-15-Damian-Hardwick.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T220000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20240412T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T161717Z UID:2096-1713034800-1713045600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Stargazing from Coalbrookdale DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of the universe at this spectacular stargazing experience in Coalbrookdale. \n\n\n\nLearn about astronomy and the use of telescopes to identify celestial objects. Then have the opportunity to see the hidden wonders of the night sky for yourself. \n\n\n\nEvent attendees are advised to dress according to the weather and the nature of the activity. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, if the weather is unsuitable on the day\, the telescopes will be set up in the Covered Bays and Wolverhampton Astronomical Society Members will deliver a talk instead. \n\n\n\nFree parking for PASS PLUS holders and Friends does not apply for this event. Specific event parking required.  \n\n\n\nInspired by the theme of our upcoming temporary exhibition\, this event will be led by stargazing experts from the Wolverhampton Astronomical Society and is suitable for both adults and children. \n\n\n\nLocation: The Green\, Coalbrookdale (opposite The Old Furnace) \n\n\n\nStargazing from Coalbrookdale (ironbridge.org.uk) URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/stargazing-from-coalbrookdale/ LOCATION:Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron\, Coach Rd\, Telford\, Shropshire\, TF8 7DQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Observing Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T155442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T151636Z UID:1855-1710790200-1710797400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Steve Tonkin - Right Light At Night DESCRIPTION:Light Pollution was first identified as a problem by astronomers\, but its consequences reach far wider. It is now widely recognised that artificial light at night\, especially bright white light\, can have profoundly negative effects on human health\, and this is just the tip of an iceberg of harm. The effects on wildlife have been devastating\, leading directly to the death of millions of birds each year and being the major driver of the insect apocalypse (studies suggest that 40% of insects will be extinct within the next few decades).  \n\n\n\nThe solutions are at hand\, are simple to implement\, will have a net saving (of money\, energy use and carbon emissions) and will not compromise security or our ability to safely work\, travel and play at night. We need to act now before it is too late.  URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/steve-tonkin-right-light-at-night/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-03-18-Steve-Tonkin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T160219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T111307Z UID:1861-1709580600-1709587800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Zoom Chat Meeting DESCRIPTION:THE PLANNED TALK FOR THIS DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES. \n\n\n\nPLEASE DO NOT TURN UP AT THE UNIVERISTY OF WOLVERHAMPTON – NOTHING IS TAKING PLACE THERE. \n\n\n\nThere will be a members only ‘Zoom Chat Meeting’ held instead. All members will receive an email with the Zoom event details. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/members-evening-tba/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T155037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T151515Z UID:1849-1708371000-1708378200@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Paul Fellows - Quark Stars and Strange Matter DESCRIPTION:The usual story told of the end stage of giant stars is that they either finish up as a neutron star or collapse completely to a black hole. However\, in this talk Paul looks at the possibility for other extremely exotic forms of matter which may add to the picture – and how the latest observations seem to back up these ideas. \n\n\n\nPaul chairs the Cambridge Astronomical Association. He presents the open evenings at the University of Cambridge and is frequently invited as guest speaker by Cunard line on board the Queen Mary 2 and other ships.  \n\n\n\nGraduating from the University of Cambridge Master’s degrees in Natural Sciences a post-graduate degree in Computer Science\, he is an elected Fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Twice a winner of the Queen’s award for Technology he was recently presented a lifetime innovation award by Emmanuel College Cambridge.  \n\n\n\nHis talks are aimed to appeal to people of all levels from the complete beginner who wants to know where to start\, yet hopefully adding something even for the more knowledgeable URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/tba-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-02-19-Paul-Fellows.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T154841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T174516Z UID:1846-1707161400-1707168600@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Paul Money - Wonders of Our Universe DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of what lies beyond our solar system in our Milky Way Galaxy and to the far reaches of our Universe. \n\n\n\nNOTE: The speaker will be presenting this talk remotely\, via Zoom and will not be attending in-person at the University of Wolverhampton. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/paul-money-tba/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wonders_of_our_universe_IMG_1446.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T153807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T174412Z UID:1841-1705951800-1705959000@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Mark McIntyre - Meteors: An Observers Guide  DESCRIPTION:Mark will cover three areas\, what they are\, why we are interested in them\, and how to observe visually\, with a camera\, by radio and by video\, wrapping up with the latest on meteorite falls in the UK. \n\n\n\nNOTE: The speaker will be presenting this talk remotely\, via Zoom and will not be attending in-person at the University of Wolverhampton. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/mark-mcintyre-meteors/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-01-22-Mark-McIntyre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T220000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20240103T152934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T152936Z UID:1969-1705433400-1705442400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Members Observing Event DESCRIPTION:The Society has arranged an evening of observing at Trysull Village Hall on Tuesday 16th January 2024 at 7:30pm.The car park has space for our cars along with room to set up your telescope/camera. Please park considerately to allow room for everyone.The hall will be open should you wish to sit in the warm.Tea and Coffee will be available\, donations on the night will be most appreciated to cover costs.Should the weather be cloudy we can use the hall for a show and tell evening.Members can bring along any of their astro equipment and people should be able to advise on use etc.Inside the hall there will be:> Smart telescope demonstration & slideshow> Telescope Collimation demonstration> Vintage astronomy book display and the Society Book Shop> Tea\, coffee and biscuits \n\n\n\nNon-members are welcome to attend at as cost of £2\, alternatively you may join on the night at a cost of £10 for full membership. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/members-observing-event/ LOCATION:Trysull Village Hall\, Trysull Village Hall\, School Road\, Trysull\, Wolverhampton\, WV5 7HR\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T154454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144158Z UID:1843-1704742200-1704749400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Steve Barrett - End Of Everything DESCRIPTION:Although it took only three minutes to make our Universe (see ‘Beginning of Everything’ given to Wolvas in Jan 2021) it will take more than a trillion trillion years for it to come to an end. This talk looks at what will happen to the Earth\, the Sun and the galaxy on timescales ranging from thousands of years to eternity. \n\n\n\nNOTE: The speaker will be presenting this talk remotely\, via Zoom and will not be attending in-person at the University of Wolverhampton. URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/steve-barrett-end-of-everything/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom (Speaker remote via Zoom)\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-01-08_Steve_Barrett.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T230000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20231214T095452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T095455Z UID:1950-1702578600-1702594800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Geminids Meteor Shower DESCRIPTION:If the weather and cloud permits\, we will be observing the Geminids meteor shower at the Society’s observatory site. \n\n\n\nWe aim to arrive around 6:30pm and will stay until around 11pm\, subject to cloud of course. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you bring a chair and adequate clothing\, especially hats and gloves\, as it gets very cold just sitting outdoors. \n\n\n\nIf you have not had the induction for the observatory site\, please contact Steve at vice.president @ wolvas.org.uk URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/geminids-meteor-shower/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T153634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T151014Z UID:1839-1701718200-1701725400@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Gary Palmer - The Sun: An Introduction to Solar Imaging  DESCRIPTION:Gary Palmer is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Assistant Director of the Equipment and Technical Section of the British Astronomical Association. Gary has been interested in Astronomy since childhood and now works as a professional in the industry giving talks across the globe\, he is widely regarded as one of the best Solar Imagers in the world\, over the years he has amassed an incredible collection of solar images.  \n\n\n\nIn his talk Gary will talk about the Sun itself\, explaining the different features that can be observed such as Sunspots and Solar Flares. You will learn how you can get started in Solar Imaging\, the equipment you need and how to achieve the best results.  URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/gary-palmer-astro-imaging/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-12-04-Gary-Palmer.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260614T231554 CREATED:20230806T153346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T150319Z UID:1837-1700508600-1700515800@wvtest.opuselite.com SUMMARY:Martin Griffiths - Detecting Life on Exoplanets  DESCRIPTION:Astronomers are moving closer and closer to detecting the signatures of life on other planets. with the advent of new technologies and the JWST we are on the threshold of exploring planetary atmospheres and detecting the basic signatures of living organisms. At present we do not know what sort of organisms they could be or if any intelligence is indicated but progress in this field is a daily occurrence. What exactly are exoplanets\, what detectors and experiments are we running and what are the prospects for detecting life outside of our Earth within the 21st Century? URL:https://wvtest.opuselite.com/event/martin-griffiths-tba/ LOCATION:Hybrid: University of Wolverhampton & Zoom\, Room MA030\, Wulfruna Building\, Wulfruna Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR