Sue Barker will introduce us to the oceanographers and geologists including the under-recognised Marie Tharp who mapped the deep oceans providing the base map onto which plates and oceanic ridges were plotted
by Jane Clark PhD Physics 1981. Measure solar system objects and their movements for yourself. Asteroids and planets follow predictable paths where orbital parameters can be used to predict future possible collisions, a bit of maths might be needed, guests welcome.
In association with BBC Radio Northampton. A special drop in all-day event, celebrating the life and work of Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. There will be short videos, exhibitions and opportunities to use microscopes to explore the hidden world around us. This is a free event open to all members, friends and visitors to the Humfrey Rooms.
We meet fortnightly to work on the Society's Collections, cleaning and sorting them and making databases to facilitate use of them. No previous experience needed, all are welcome. come and have a real "hands-on" pleasure with some fascinating objects.
A quick look at the latest research prediction, and the reality on the ground. This meeting will be held in the Humfrey rooms, guests welcome.
Sean Karley will start a series of talks about The Plant Kingdom. He will try to cover all aspects of Botany.
Come along to have a chat, show some of your photos or get help with equipment and/or software. Bring your camera! If the weather is nice we may venture outside to take some photos
A presentation by society President Mike Longman in memory of recently deceased member, Roger Warren. Detailing two of the greatest photographers and scientific instrument makers of the Victorian Age. followed by Leeuwenhoek and his microscopes, a short video and presentation by Mike Gibson.
Telescopic Topics. 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. Visitors and guests welcome.
The annual exhibition of microscopy, including sales, exhibits, talks and photo competition. This is an opportunity to meet with and also to see what's on offer in the way of sales items. why not bring along an exhibit of your own? Sales and exhibits in the morning and lecture in the afternoon. Guests are very welcome.
The last meeting of our programme is our annual set subject competition depicting Religious Subjects from any faith. A competition held in honour of Mrs Humfrey's interest in church photography. up to three entries per person, any mix of prints or projected images.
By Robert Christy. Topics connected with the history of the Space Age, tracking satellites or analysing the more-secret aspects of activity in orbit, Guests are welcome to this meeting on this interesting topic