Aylesbury Astronomical Society

Registered Charity Number 276313

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Welcome, the aim of the Aylesbury Astronomical Society is to advance the education of the public in Astronomy by,

•  holding meetings and astronomy demonstrations
•  arranging outings
•  providing an observatory and organising observation programmes
•  providing instruction in the use of astronomical equipment

Open Evenings. The society is also available to provide open evenings at our Observatory for up to 12 people and we are able to provide talks on most aspects of astronomy. In the past we have welcomed visits by school groups, college classes, Scouts and other related organisations

If you require more details, please contact the Chairman

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All at 7.30 pm at the Scout Hut, Oakfield Road, Aylesbury unless otherwise stated,

• Monday 13th August: Allan Chapman speaking on Victorian transits of Venus
• Saturday 8th September from 4.30 pm: Barbecue & viewing at Winchendon Observatory
• Monday 1st October: Astronomy software. How to get the most from free sites etc.
• Monday 5th November: Nigel Mason: Hunting for exoplanets
• Monday 3rd December: Quiz night with South-West Herts AS and Photo competition
• Monday 7th January: Venus: A talk by Peter and Tom Gillespy

Each month we have a meeting in Aylesbury, where our members and guests will present information on new and interesting aspects of astronomy to other members of the society

The meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 19:30 until approx 21:30. If the first Monday of the month is a Bank Holiday, the meeting will take place on the following Monday

They take place at the Scout Hut on Oakfield Road in Aylesbury

Non-members are welcome to come along to get to know us before becoming a member of our society

Observing

Note: Friday observing is suspended until the week beginning 3rd September

Most members are aware that the Society observing nights are currently each Friday at 9pm. Unfortunately the vagaries of the British weather means that one cannot tell if observing will be possible until a few hours before that time. As a method of improving the communication of “will there or won’t there be observing tonight?” to all, members are asked to let Sue know their mobile numbers. A few hours before 8pm on the Friday a text will be sent saying “Observing Tonight” or “No Observing Tonight” as appropriate

Please email secretary@aylesbury-astronomy.org.uk  with your Name and mobile number and you will be included in this information

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Monday 13th August: Allan Chapman speaking on Victorian transits of Venus