Many different and sometimes surprising substances show differently and often very spectacularly under the microscope with polarisation. Tonight will be an opportunity to try out different techniques and samples for polarization effects under the compound microscope
Alan will gives us the benefit of his wide experience to show us how to take good still life images
Don will talk about his experience as a petroleum geologist in the Persian Gulf and will talk about the discovery and delivery of oil to the surface
a meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. Your chance to show the section observations you have made, equipment you are using or anything else that has interested you enough to share it with the section. if you have a special interest and would like to participate as a speaker please let the secretary know beforehand.
The round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our Print 'colour Print' and 'Digital Art print' competitions vie for the annual trophy with an invited judge.
a rare chance to take a close look at the society's historic butterfly collection
When: Wed, 31 July, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Description: IMPROMPTU PHOTOGRAPHIC NIGHTS. Come along with your camera gear. Subject to be agreed on the night and may be Post Processing (Photoshop), Still Life, Studio Flash, AV, or anything else you would like to cover. Guests are very welcome to join us where we will gladly assist with any photographic queries. Find out more at www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/
1st Thursday 2.30pm TERATOLOGY - ABNORMALITIES IN PLANTS by Seán Karley, Seán will talk about abnormal forms of plants, why they occur and will give a number of examples. Sean will also discuss, with examples, the roll of plant Galls in the creation of some plant abnormalities Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
When: Sun, 4 August, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Description: WOE, WOE AND THRICE WOE. CO2, Methane, Water vapour, what’s all the fuss about? Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
When: Mon, 5 August, 11am – 3pm Description: EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils etc. This is a great opportunity to look at important and extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us in conserving or documenting them you would be very welcome. (If door is closed, please ring bell on right for access). Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
When: Tue, 6 August, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Description: USING STEREO MICROSCOPES TO VIEW HOUSEHOLD AND ANY OTHER OBJECTS WHICH WE MIGHT NOT THINK OF VIEWING! Meeting led by Tim Newton. Use your imagination, bring you own items if you wish. No microscope, don’t worry use one of ours! Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
When: Mon, 12 August, 7:30pm – 9:30pm DescriptionTHE PERSEID METEORSHOWER. The Moon sets at 10pm so prospects are good. Hopefullyweather will be clear for one of the best meteor showers of the year. Wewill meet, from 9pm, at the parking area on the Brampton Way way off theSpratton to Brixworth road. Meeting is weather dependent. If clear, viewingequipment will be present to look at other celestial objects. Guests are verywelcome. Any queries, please contact Nick on nickdhewitt@btinternet.com Find out more at www.nnhs.info/