Aylesbury Astronomical Society
Registered Charity Number 276313
Site Updated: 07 February 2012 @ 13:46:58
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Observing Nights take place at the Society's Observatory providing there is some possibility of observing, and providing an observing group including at least two adults, aged 18 and over, can be formed. We ask that all visitors read the Observing Guide
Friday 11th February
Friday 18th February
Friday 25th February
All at 20:00, in case of doubtful weather, please check with a committee member before attending
The Colin Hunt Observatory, named after the main founder of our society, is located near Upper Winchendon, here
The Society currently uses a 12" GOTO Meade telescope which was kindly donated to the Society by the widow of one of our founder members, Tony Black, and also has portable 6 and 8 inch reflectors. The Colin Hunt observatory (the Dome) is currently not in use but a second observatory a short distance away on the same site has been constructed in its place
The Society also has,
- a small number of binoculars available for members to use at the observing nights
- other items available including eyepieces, diffraction gratings, mirror grinding equipment and presentation equipment
If you are interested in using any of the societies equipment, please contact us here
