Posted on: February, 2nd, 2016 | in Cosmology, Meetings
The upcoming meeting should be an extremely interesting one as we delve into the science behind supernovae – stellar explosions, with a video presentation that goes into depth behind the mysteries of these phenomenal events. As usual, weather permitting – we will also have the 14 inch Meade telescope available […] Read more»
Posted on: January, 14th, 2016 | in Cosmology, Meetings
For the first meeting of the year for the society, we will be giving a video presentation on the use of large Earth based and space based telescopes to delve into the very borders of the known universe. This should be an entertaining and informative evening. Also, the 14 inch […] Read more»
Posted on: September, 15th, 2015 | in Cosmology, Meetings
Dark matter and dark energy. “The Invisible Universe” Around 85% of the matter in the Universe is dark, and of a type not understood by physicists. Although it doesn’t shine or absorb light, astronomers can detect this dark matter through its effect on stars and galaxies, specifically from its gravitational […] Read more»
