Andover Astronomical Society – Astronomy for all

Welcome to Andover Astronomical Society

We are a small but active society with members of all ages and a range of experience. We welcome complete beginners through to experienced observers and imagers.

The society has regular monthly meetings that run from September to April each year as well as other social and observing events.

We have a varied program to cater for all interests and levels of experience. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

AAS Alerts!

The Blaze Star in the constellation of Corona Borealis is a recurrent nova. We are expecting this to explode at some point over the coming weeks/months at which point it will become a naked eye visible star for a brief period. This event happens every c80 years - keep an eye out for it! (Image from Stellarium)

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered early 2023, it passes its closest approach to the sun at the end of September and could become visible to the naked eye on the Western horizon after sunset during October. If it doesn't break up passing the sun, this could be a bright one! (Image: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) by Mike Cranfield AAS)

Meetings

Our monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from September through April at:
Hurstbourne Tarrant Community Centre,
SP11 0AX.

Non-members and occasional visitors are very welcome. Meetings are free for members; for non-members there is a charge of £4 per visit but your first visit is free.

Next meeting
Date: 19th September 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Topic: Galaxies
Speaker: Dr Or Graur

Outreach

We have an active outreach program working with local schools and clubs which allows us to share our passion for the wonders of the night sky with as wide an audience as possible.

We are always pleased to hear from groups who would like to work with us to further our aims in this area.

Social

We have an active Facebook Group where members discuss all things astronomical.

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