The society hosts monthly public lectures presented by industry or academic experts in the Whittle Theatre at the Cody Technology Park. There is a small charge for non-members to attend these public lectures.
We also host smaller, more informal presentations for members at the Observatory as part of our basic astronomy sessions (see the calendar for details), ad hoc observing sessions, drop-ins for member discussions and our CARS (Cosmology, Astronomy & Rocket Science) programme.
All of the meetings are free to members.
Important note - for those members who do not have a site pass:
It is now essential that you pre book 48hrs ahead for all events due to the change in site passes and bring a form of ID when you attend (photo driving license or passport) without a booking you will unfortunately not be able to attend.
Forthcoming Lectures and Events:
Wednesday 12th August 2026
From: 16:30 at the Observatory
Weather permitting It is planned to open the observatory from around 16:30.
First contact: 18:17, maximum 19:13, Last contact 20:06
The eclipse should be fully visible from the observatory.
The Society plans to offer several ways to safely view the eclipse.
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Please do not park at the observatory as space is limited.
There is room on the approach roads.
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Various activities are planned:
The Zeiss with projected image
The Zeiss bore-sighted 500 mm cat lens will be available (solar filter required TBA). A T2 adapter compatible with camera is needed.
The Solar viewer will be set up
Questar 4” will be set up in solar mode
John H, Peter R, Chris M, Ants and Howard are planning on bringing various types of equipment.
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This is a session open to anyone from the Cody site. You will be responsible for your own passes and are reminded that while we make reasonable health and safety measures it is not an office environment and visitors should take care. Anyone visiting is asked to email info@codyastrosec.co.uk so we can gauge numbers.
Partial Solar Eclipse (>91%)
(With the added bonus of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Dark from ~22:00)
Thursday 3rd September 2026
7:30pm - The Observatory
Club Night
Our regular, first Thursday in the month, evening session to meet up, chat, discuss astronomy and any other areas of interest. You can bring in your equipment and compare the size of the telescopes and potentially maybe even observe objects in the night sky - weather permitting of course.
It’s a great opportunity to meet and get to know new members of the society and also to help each other out with the technical or equipment issues we’ve all encountered.
Due to changes in passes as mentioned above this will now need pre-booking.
Tuesday 8th September 2026
7:30pm - The Observatory
CARS #37 - Cosmology, Astronomy & Rocket Science
CARS are informal gatherings to watch videos related to cosmology, astronomy, rocket science and other topics of mutual interest, and to chat about them.
As ever space is limited please book your seat as soon as practical.
Previous Lectures and Events:
Wednesday 1st July 2026
7:30pm Whittle Theatre
CODY AGM - with some short talks by club members
The yearly CODY AGM, please come along and support your club.
As AGM’s are often viewed as rather “dry” and have lower attendance than usual, this year we are trialling having a few short talks by CODY members to show their particular area of interests.
Due to changes mentioned above this will now need pre-booking by non-pass holders.
