South West Herts Astronomical Society

The Society was founded in 1968, with the aims of promoting the science of astronomy and encouraging popular interest in the subject.

[Royal Museums Greenwich @RMGreenwich]

And the winner of the Galaxies category is...Andromeda Galaxy at Arm's Length? by Nicolas Lefaudeux @NLefaudeux #AstroPhoto2020

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

Although we’re currently unable to see you at our monthly members meeting in person, we have certainly not forgotten you all. Please see links to some interesting talks found on our website. Enjoy and stay safe! https://t.co/YbbPk8j56E

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

Part 2 of the tour shuttle Atlantis...

[Prof. Lucie Green @Dr_Lucie]

Part 2 of my tour of the shuttle Atlantis with previous resident and all-round awesome astronaut @Cmdr_Hadfield is now out! Made by the also-awesome @cosmicshambles 👍 https://t.co/lb4VlJdazx

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The story of Space Shuttle Atlantis...

[Prof. Lucie Green @Dr_Lucie]

I’ve always wanted to see a space shuttle up close. Before the pandemic I was able to visit Atlantis & get the inside story from previous resident @Cmdr_Hadfield https://t.co/t2DOVaDBuV

[Latest in space @latestinspace]

Saturn's rings seen in visible light (left) and radio waves (right). (📷NASA/JPL) #space

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

@NinaK_Peterson Just watched this. What a stunning documentary! My heart is so sad for you. You had very special parents x

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

@SpaceX @NASA @AstroBehnken @Astro_Doug Congratulations Bob & Doug on docking & hatch opening on @Space_Station!

[Business Insider @BusinessInsider]

Ahead of SpaceX and NASA's #LaunchAmerica launch tomorrow, see why spacesuits are so expensive

[NASA @NASA]

Human spaceflight is returning to America! 🇺🇸🚀

WHO: @AstroBehnken & @Astro_Doug
WHAT: #LaunchAmerica mission
WHEN: May 30
WHERE: @NASAKennedy
HOW: Aboard @SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft

Find out when to watch NASA TV coverage of this historic mission: https://t.co/RgaWO21sTN

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

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[Prof. Christina Pagel - @chrischirp.bsky.social @chrischirp]

We encourage schools and families to use our simple risk assessment tool to help decide if your school is ready to open safely & whether your family is ready to send children back to school.

Full @IndependentSage report: here:https://t.co/uLpEwj3hF4

@kamleshkhunti @SusanMichie

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

Astronomers witness baby planet being born for first time
https://t.co/H5u5VXhxLw

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

Dave Eagle, an astronomer who is well known for his mobile planetarium presentations has kindly invited us to take part in a virtual astronomy club session. So join Dave on a Tuesday at 7pm or Thurday at 6:45pm BST at the Virtual Astronomy Club.

https://t.co/yPPAkhSGfe

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Check out ⁦@BritAstro⁩ weekly webinars at 7pm each Wednesday eve. https://t.co/Ld3gcydu7Y

[ARCHIVED - NASA Sun & Space @NASASun]

Happy 30th birthday, @NASAHubble! 🎂 Hubble helps us understand the Sun's effects throughout space: We study the Sun’s interaction with the planets via aurora observations and learn about our Sun’s boundary to interstellar space with images of bow shocks at other stars. #Hubble30

[Hubble @NASAHubble]

The Hubble Space Telescope has given us a new image of a nursery for stars in a nearby galaxy to the Milky Way. ✨

Have questions about this new image? Leave them in the comments below! Join Hubble experts later today from 2-4 p.m. EDT for a Q&A.

[Space Explorer Mike @MichaelGalanin]

This is how fast the space probe is

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

URGENT NOTICE: Due to the U.K governments latest advice concerning the Coronavirus, SWHAS must regrettably postpone all scheduled meetings and events. Updates can be found on our Facebook page and on our website https://t.co/u8ZFkqli5t

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UCL's Your Universe outreach festival of Astronomy https://t.co/MzkcLVCJcq takes place on 6th (schools only) and 7th March (public). #UCL @astronomynow @skyatnightmag

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

FROM PLANETS TO GALAXIES: 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope
Dr Francisco Diego, UCL
Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (GMT)
London, United Kingdom
https://t.co/t7PM63Aphx

[South West Herts Astronomical Society @SWHAS_org]

Next meeting: Mike Foulkes - Hershel's Planet Uranus. 28.02.20 19.45pm at The Royal Masonic School for Girls. This talk will provide a top level overview of the Uranus system including the planet itself, its satellites and rings, both from amateur and professional observations.