South West Herts Astronomical Society

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

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! swhas.org/news/2020-onli…

Part 2 of the tour shuttle Atlantis...

The story of Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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

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

Please help me vote for this amazing film about my parents! Guldbaggen filmprize! guldbaggen.aftonbladet.se #f1movie #superswede #ronniepeterson #henrikjanssonschweitzer #emersonfittipaldi #marioandretti #nikilauda #jackiestewart #teamlotus #colinchapman #guldbaggen2018

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

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

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: go.nasa.gov/2zELcCP

Astronomers witness baby planet being born for first time news.sky.com/story/astronom…

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. star-gazing.co.uk/WebPage/virtua…

Check out ⁦@BritAstro⁩ weekly webinars at 7pm each Wednesday eve. youtu.be/8rsu3xqXQG8

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

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.

This is how fast the space probe is

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 swhas.org

UCL's Your Universe outreach festival of Astronomy ucl.ac.uk/your-universe/ takes place on 6th (schools only) and 7th March (public). #UCL @astronomynow @skyatnightmag

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 eventbrite.com/e/from-planets…

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.