Newbury Astronomical Society 2017 AGM Minutes

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: 2017, june, agm

This year's AGM was held on the 2nd of June 2017: the minutes of the meeting can be found by clicking here.

Added on: Jun 13, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - June 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2017, may

By Steve Harris

The June editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are noctilucent clouds & looking for satellites.

June 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: June 2017

Added on: May 29, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - May 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2017, may

By Steve Harris

The May editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are a new solar system found 40 lightyears away, & the galaxies of Canes Venatici.

May 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: May 2017

Added on: May 04, 2017   Read more

Nominations for Newbury Astronomical Society Committee 2017-18

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: committee nominations, constitution

The AGM is coming up on the 3rd of June, and as such we are requesting your nominations for the Committee. Whether you're happy with the same Committee as this year, or you wish to stand yourself for a position, click here to download the form, print it off, fill it out, and bring it to a meeting before the AGM, or email it to us. Remember that it's your society, so you're entitled to a voice about the committee.

Added on: Apr 22, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Apr 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2017, april

By Steve Harris

The April editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month is Cassini beginning its final mission, & Compact Objects.

April 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: April 2017

Added on: Apr 02, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Mar 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2017, march

By Steve Harris

The March editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month is Dust in Space & the planet Jupiter.

March 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: March 2017

Added on: Mar 01, 2017   Read more

Deep Sky Section Annual Meeting 2017, Newbury

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Venue: Saint Cassian's Centre, Kintbury, Hungerford RG17 9SR
Date: Saturday 4th March 2017 (All day)

Please click below for further information.

Added on: Feb 16, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Feb 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2017, february

By Steve Harris

The February editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are the constellation Orion & the Cassini probe's last few months of operation.

February 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: February 2017

Added on: Feb 06, 2017   Read more

2017 Summer Outing to London Science Museum: 1st July

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: summer outing, july, 2017, london science museum

The Society's annual summer outing this year is to the London Science Museum. The costs are as follows:

Coach - £15 for adults, £12 for under 18s
IMAX - £9 adults, £7 for under 18s

Definite bookings are required in March, with payment in May (at either the beginners or main meetings).

Added on: Feb 04, 2017   Read more

Observing Evening - Fri 20th Jan 2017

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: observing evening, 2017

The next proposed observing evening will be on Friday 20th January 2017, starting from 19:00 and finishing about 21:30. These observing events are to be held at short notice to take advantage of clear skies. Preferred evenings will be selected for the month ahead with evenings finally selected as guided by the latest weather forecast. The next proposed observing evening dates are:

An e-mail will be sent out, to those who have submitted their name as wishing to attend, on the evening before the proposed event. A second e-mail will be sent in the afternoon of the event day confirming or cancelling the event depending on the weather.

Please click below for more information!

Added on: Jan 19, 2017   Read more