IAA Lecture

I attended a talk at the IAA by the renowned Prof Ian Robson. Title: "Active Galactic Nuclei and Supermassive Black Holes", which turned out to be a fascinating talk on some of the most amazing and energetic objects in the universe. MOst enjoyable!



As this season of talks draws to close I am reminded that it is a year since I changed from one astronomy society to the other - there are currently only two here in Northern Ireland. Certainly for me the change has turned out to be very much for the better with twice as many lectures, generally of a higher standard and a much more convival atmosphere with the emphasis being on the astronomy, not infighting, and even the subscription is cheaper, so although I was sad to leave the other society after three years of membership, two of which as a senior member of the Committee, it was the right thing to do. And not just to save £2!

Also though, I feel there is a gap in the market for a club which brings youngsters in at the bottom end starting with the basics of what to get, what to see with their new purchases and where to go for advice. I am thinking about how this gap is best addressed. Watch this space!