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 The
Andover Astronomical Society was founded in 1995 by local amateur astronomers and is a member of
the Federation of Astronomical
Societies.
We are a small society that caters for anyone with an interest in
astronomy. We have members of all ages with a range of experience levels
from complete beginners to experienced observers.
The society has regular meetings that run from September to April each
year. We have a varied program to try and cater for everyone and have
something for all levels of experience. Children
are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
The skies are nice and dark where we meet, so after each meeting, if the
weather permits, we do some observing. Experienced members of the society can offer advice on astronomical
equipment, how to use it, and offer observing tips. Beginners are
encouraged to learn from the more experienced members in the society.
Most are more than
happy to help other people. If
you would like some practical help or
would just like to team up with other amateur astronomers to do some
observing, you only have to ask.
As well as information about the society, this site contains general
information about astronomy, observing and the equipment used for
amateur astronomy. Do take the time to look around. Those interested should contact
the
chairman Brian at:-
We also have a Facebook site
here.
Club members might like to join our Facebook Forum
and chat to other members. Use this link to join -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/584944331638052/.
(You
will need to copy and paste the link in a new browser page)
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Click here to find about what the club
has been doing recently and about upcoming
events.
The society meets
monthly at
Grateley Village Hall. The village hall is located on the
road between Grateley village and Grateley railway station.
From the A303, take the road through Monxton, follow it into
Grateley village, past the Plough public house then carry on
out of the village towards Grateley station. The village hall is
on your right just after leaving the village.
The postcode of
the village hall is SP11 8LA.
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PLEASE NOTE
- the society plans to start meeting from September using Zoom -
please see the message from our chairman
here.
The society has
meetings on the third Thursday of each month from September
through to April. We do not currently meet in the summer months.
All meetings start at 7:30pm.
Meetings try to combine talks on a
variety of topics (usually by
an external speaker) with some observing
afterwards. If cloudy we have informal talks from members and
discussion in the second half of the meeting.
Click here for details of
our meetings.
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Membership is open to all
those living in Andover and the surrounding areas with an
interest in Astronomy. Membership
of the society
for a single person is currently £12 per year,
payable in September. Non members are also welcome at the
club. There will be a charge of £3 per visit, but the first
visit is free. Those interested should contact
the chairman at:-
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Many members are
practising amateur astronomers.
Click
here
to see some of their activities and equipment.
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See
here for latest
astronomical news and information
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See here for latest
society newsletters |
See
here for lecture & observing
programme for this season |
We hope you
enjoy our web page.
See Webmaster Paul's site
here
This page was last updated on
17-Aug-2020.
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Andover Astronomical
Society
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