Astronomical presentations are held at each of ASGH’s business meetings, our in-person meetings are open to the public and anyone interested is encouraged to participate. Speakers have included current or former members, astronomy faculty and graduate students from area universities, or invited guests. Topics for these presentations, shown below, are wide-ranging and are chosen to be of interest to amateur astronomers of all levels.
ASGH business meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Meetings start at 7:30 pm.
We are continuing to hold hybrid meetings with online participation for members via Zoom and in-person participation at:
Rocky Hill Community Center
Room 1C
761 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill CT 06067
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Click here for directions
September 17, 2025
Speaker: Greg Shanos, PharmD – A Century of Relativity: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Demystified’
The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity. This presentation was updated to include the images of the black holes in M87 and Sagittarius A as well as the LIGO detection of gravity waves. Greg will explain the Special Theory as well as the General Theory of Relativity. Applications of the General Theory to Black Holes, Worm Holes, Einstein crosses, Gravity Waves and Cosmology will also be discussed. To quote Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible but not simpler”. That is Greg’s goal for this presentation.
October 15, 2025
Speaker: To be announced
November 19, 2025
Speaker: To be announced
December 17, 2025
Speaker: To be announced
January 21, 2026
Speaker: To be announced
February 18, 2026
Speaker: To be announced
March 18, 2026
Speaker: To be announced
April 15, 2026
Speaker: To be announced
May 20, 2026
Speaker: CT Science Fair Award Winners