Open University Astronomy Club
Open University Astronomy Club
Last updated 1 September 2024
Next meeting 3 September (We did not meet in July and August)
Meet at the observatory at 7 to see telescope progress, then 7:30 at Robert Hooke Building
Speaker: Daniel Loy
Title: Microbial Survival in the Makgadikgadi Basin
Abstract: To study potential habitability on early Mars, we can use sites on Earth that are believed to be physiochemically similar to them during the relevant time periods. The Makgadikgadi Basin in Botswana has been identified as such an analogue site and will be used to investigate the habitability of early Mars by studying the microbial life present along with the host environment.
Bio: Daniel is a second year PhD student in the Earth, Environment and Ecosystem Sciences school of STEM at the Open University. He has previously worked as a microbiologist for Public Health England (now UKHSA) in Addenbrookes hospital on clinical samples, as well as for the Animal and Plan Health Agency in Pathology, Cell & Tissue Culture and Bacteriology. His degrees are in Coastal and Marine Biology with an MSc in Tropical Marine Biology. Daniel is also a Junior Officer in the Royal Navy Reserves, based at HMS President in London.
Meetings take place in the Robert Hooke Building
Stargazing locations, events and astronomy groups in the UK
Links to local astronomical clubs/societies/activities/STEM
OU Fusion - the Open
University Physics and Astronomy Society (You
might need to open this link in a new window)
FUSION was formed in 2001 by students who recognised the
need to create a society for OU students and graduates whose primary interest is
in physics & astronomy. We have over 150 members many of whom are studying at
various levels of the physical sciences study program. We organise regular
events of interest to members, have a regular newsletter, a Facebook group. We
welcome current and past students or anyone with a general interest in physics
and astronomy.
New additions:
I've been contacted by Ms. Stephanie Cooper a home school Teacher https://studentsforresearch.org/ on behalf of Kiel,
who has a keen interest in data science. Kiel discovered an excellent resource on the role of Data Science in Astronomy and Interstellar Exploration at
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George Abell Observatory re-opens for visitors of all ages - download booking form
BAA Lunar Section Circular - July 2024
BAA Historical Section Newsletter 29 - Spring 2024
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OUTREACH OBSERVATORY VISITS (sponsored by Barrie
Jones)
The club can host visits to the George Abell Observatory for visitors
of all ages. See
Contact Us download the booking
form there and email it to the Outreach Coordinator to arrange a visit.
Please help Michael with his Space News by sending him anything you
find that may be of interest. See Contact Us for his
email address.
Meetings
of the Open University Astronomy Club are normally held from 7:30pm - 10:00pm on
the first Tuesday of every month from September to June at the Robert Hooke
Building of the Open University, Milton Keynes. A map showing the location of
the Robert Hooke building in the OU campus can be found from the link
Where we meet above.
Meetings
are open to all (not just OU students and staff) and please do not worry if you
are a beginner, our speakers are chosen to be of interest to all, and our
members will be only too pleased to help you.
Click on
Meetings' Programme above to see a list of speakers.
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Chair: Vacant
(please address all correspondence to the Vice
Chairman Peter Hudson)
Vice Chairman: Peter Hudson
Treasurer: David Baines
Secretary: Adrian Rawlings
Outreach coordinator: Sheridan Williams
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