Cambridge University Astronomical Society
About Cambridge University Astronomical Society
A society for the astronomers, astrophysicists and others with an interest of the University of Cambridge!
Cambridge University Astronomical Society Description
Being a member of CUAS offer several opportunities. To name a few of our activities:
- Weekly talks on a range of astronomical topics
Tuesdays evenings in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Chemistry Dept. (Lensfield Road). Not an astrophysicist? No problem. Talks are tailored to a general public so if you are studying a competely different topic, you will be able to understand the lecture and learn a great deal.
- A range of observing events using the Northumberland and Thorowgood telescopes at the IoA. This is a great opportunity to observe the night sky using these historical telescopes.
- Day trips such as Astrofest and a visit to an observatory.
- Several social events throughout the year, such as publunches (to get to know other members), astropunting (enjoy the nightsky from the River Cam), the annual dinner (socialise with other members (new and members that have been with us for many many years) whilst enjoying great food and ambience), the annual Garden Party, to name a few.
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Join us post-exams for the Science Society Garden Party! Relax with live music, food, drinks, and games in conjunction with Biosoc, ChemSoc, CUPS, CUCaTS and CUCES. Get your subsidised ticket now using the society discount code.
What is in a comet's tail? How can we find out more about them? Come to our last talk of the year to hear from Professor Geraint Jones from UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory talk on 'Catching Comets by their Tails'. For more information see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/781188835 613607/
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate another incredibly successful year of the society and to Jesus College for an excellent meal!
Want to get involved in CUAS? Come to our AGM tonight to have a say in how the society is run, vote on our constitution amendments and join the committee! For more details see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/296177151 036342/
What's it like to work at NASA? How do you get a telescope in an aeroplane? Come to our talk tonight to hear from former NASA employee Paul Mulvaney talk on 'Infrared Astronomy at NASA Ames Research Centre in the late 1980s, KAO to SOFIA’ For more details see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/604124290 034526/
What's it like on a planet where temperatures vary from over 400 degrees to -170 degrees Celsius? Why is the centre of Mercury's magnetic field shifted northward? Come to our talk this evening to hear ex-CUAS Chair and UK lead scientist on the BepiColombo mission Professor David Rothery speak on 'The Geology of Mercury and the BepiColombo mission'. For more information see our Facebook event : https://www.facebook.com/events/314255722 776811/
Come to our talk tonight to hear from Dr Ghina Halabi from the Institute of Astronomy about stellar evolution and her career in astrophysics. For more details see the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/355189331 877479/
Come to our talk tonight to hear about the latest developments in radio astronomy from Nicolas Fagnoni from the Cavendish. For more information see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/456772251 806074/
Come along to our talk tonight by Claire Barcham from the UK Space Agency on the future of the UK's role in space exploration. See our Facebook event for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/236855000 534208/
So we've found exoplanets, but what do we know about them? Come along to our talk tonight to hear Ryan MacDonald speak on 'Characterising Exoplanet Atmospheres'. For more information see our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/101210019 2331140/