CADAS

Great June meeting! Tim Smith shared his experience of imaging the aurora earlier this year and what an informative and spectacular presentation it was. As they say, “it drew gasps from the crowd”.
Thanks for that Tim.

Arthur Davis’ constellation of the month was Lyra and Bob Mizon explored Cygnus as his Object of the Month.
Ron and Pete shared pictures of our trip to meet and hear Buzz Aldrin and of the day at the Misterton Fete on 12th June including a startling drawing of a rocket entered in the space picture competition for children judged by Lorna and Pete. This also ‘drew gasps from the crowd’ and it’s a mystery why it didn’t win.

We were delighted to have our friend James Fradgley visit and join the panel of experts along with Bud and Bob to answer questions  on many topics from the meeting.

As usual, many thanks to Zena and her helpers and to the stalwarts for volunteering in the kitchen.

Next month James Fradgley will be with us again in July to talk about Discs around Stars and Galaxies. No need to say this is one not to miss so see you there.

We, and heavy showers, were at Misterton Fete on Sunday 12th. The sun didn’t attend. Despite this, a good time was had by all and the CADAS stand attracted a lot of attention. We chatted to loads of people and made some useful contacts with local schools. Lorna and Pete were asked to judge the childrens’ painting competition and survived the experience. It was a difficult task!

Go here for Pete Adshead’s video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udxu13H-nDo

CADAS at Misterton

Bud with visitors

Pete and Lorna judging

CADAS stand

Megan our youngest member and her  mum with Buzz Aldrin. Buzz was keen to shake Megan’s hand when he learned that she plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Mum got to shake his hand too and is over the … no, I won’t say it.

Megan and mum with Buzz Aldrin

CADAS  were at Marston Magna  Fete on Saturday 4th June. Young Alex obviously enjoyed himself.

Alex at Marston Magna Fete

The Buzz Aldrin event and book signing at The Forum, Bath on 3th June was enjoyed by the CADASians who managed to get tickets.

Lorna is reported not to have washed her hand since shaking Buzz Aldrin’s. Wonder if he washed his!

Lorna's big moment with Buzz Aldrin

CADAS will be at Misterton Fete on Sunday 12 June. The theme is Space so bring the kids.

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What an enjoyable meeting! Just what we needed to cheer us up after the disappointment of missing the Mercury transit due to that appalling weather. At least Bill Read (of course) managed to grab an image of sorts which he shared with us. Thanks Bill.

A warm welcome to Mike Kuntz. Hope you enjoyed the meeting Mike, and we look forward to seeing you again.

Bob Mizon’s APOD presentation was not only wide-ranging but presented in Bob’s inimitable style chock full of facts and anecdotes and the images were eye-popping.

Thanks to Arthur Davis for his Skynotes and the ramble through Virgo his ‘Constellation of the month’ with its many and  varied objects.

Ron had H-alpha images of prominences and recent sunspots, managed to catch a flare in action and also caught the ISS transiting the sun.

If you ever wondered about the lengths to which a keen imager would go, Pete Adshead’s account of one of his imaging sessions ‘out in the field’ was a lesson in being  methodical, persistent, and certainly hardy. Pete’s was an instructive and entertaining tale. Thanks Pete.

Bill Read shared his unique image of Mercury in transit. A triumph of persistence and sharp reflexes. The only image any of us managed. Bill also showed some excellent deep sky images including a superb recent one of ‘The Wall’ in the North American Nebula.

Bud Budzynski illustrated with his images of Jupiter just what difficult sky conditions we were experiencing. Those of us who try to do some imaging know exactly what he meant.

Many thanks to all who helped with setting up and clearing away and special thanks to Zena, Richard and Annabelle for the refreshments (those chocolate thingies were delicious). Thanks too, to those who helped with washing up.

Next month will be ‘Ask the experts evening’ so have your questions handy.

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