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Welcome to the LaMAS web site. This site is developed and maintained by LaMAS to provide astronomical resource to local amateur astronomers.

The Lancaster and Morecambe Astronomical Society was formed in 1978 to provide a friendly forum for local amateur astronomers and people interested in all things astronomical. The society caters for everyone interested in Astronomy, from beginners to experts, from amateurs to Professional Astronomers, of all ages. We currently have about 40 members.

The society meets once per month, at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. We meet in the small meeting room of the Church of the Ascension, Junction of Michaelson Road/ Lancaster Road, Torrisholme. Click for a Map and Directions.

The Society holds 10 meetings per year (from September to June) on a variety of topics. Why not browse through the list of forthcoming presentations?

Each meeting is £1.50, including tea/coffee and biscuits. Under 18s are free!

Annual Membership is £10.00 (subscriptions run from January - January)

If you have any queries, questions or suggestions, please contact us at the society

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday 1st September  2010

 

 “The Quiet Sun? ”

 

By Peter Wade (LaMAS)

 

The Sun, our nearest star, is a dynamic object, with sunspot cycles and solar flares, active regions and coronal mass ejections. The sun is slowly becoming more active as the next 11 year solar cycle gets underway.

 

Will the next solar cycle be as active as the last one, with lots of sunspots on display, or will it be less active ?  What characterises a “quiet sun” ?  

 

Join Peter Wade  at the next LaMAS talk as he unravels the secrets of the most important star in the sky.                                              

Start Time: 7.30 pm

 

Venue: Church of the Ascension,  Michealson Ave. Torrisholme

 

Entry £1.50 (refreshments included)

 

Everyone welcome!

 

 

 

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