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Manchester Astronomical Society
Established 1903

 Weekly Meetings

Each Thursday we meet in The Godlee Observatory (apart from the Public Lecture evenings and the Christmas/New Year break), from about 19:00. Any scheduled talks will start at about 20:00. Weather permitting, we may also observe using the telescopes until as late as people want to stay. If you are interested in coming to any of these meetings please see the visitor information page.

 

 January - April 2018

4th January - SkyNotes for January

SkyNotes for January

11th January - Presidential Christmas Lecture (postponed from 14th December)

Presidential Christmas Lecture (postponed from 14th December)

"Ancient Constellations"

Ancient Constellation

Note: Due to the restricted seating capacity of the Godlee Observatory - Members ONLY tonight, please

18th January - Public Lecture at MMU

Public Lecture at Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD commencing at 19:30

See Lectures page for more information
 
25th January - SkyNotes for February

SkyNotes for February

1st February - The Godlee is Open tonight
Talk to be arranged - the Godlee is open tonight
8th February - The Godlee is Open tonight
The Godlee is open tonight from 7pm for all your Astronomy needs - if the sky is clear, the Godlee telescope is available for use
15th February - Public Lecture at MMU

Public Lecture at Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD commencing at 19:30

See Lectures page for more information
 
22nd February - SkyNotes for March

SkyNotes for March

1st March - "A Night With Our President"

"A Night With Our President" - Anthony Jennings

Although the Godlee will be open tonight, having consideration for the poor weather conditions and your safety, Members are NOT encouraged to travel into Manchester.

8th March - Mapping and Naming the Moon - Kevin Kilburn

Mapping and Naming the Moon - Kevin Kilburn

Lecture starts at 8pm prompt

Mapping the Moon

15th March - Public Lecture at MMU

Public Lecture at Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD commencing at 19:30

See Lectures page for more information
 
22nd March - "A Night With Our President"

"A Night With Our President" - Anthony Jennings

This is the talk postponed from 1st March (due to the severe weather)

29th March - SkyNotes for April

SkyNotes for April

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5th April - The Godlee is Open tonight
The Godlee is open tonight from 7pm for all your Astronomy needs - if the sky is clear, the Godlee telescope is available for use
12th April - GASP - One Strange Rock - introduced by Anthony Jennings

Astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals the unlikely and unexpectedly interconnected systems that allow life on our planet to breathe.

GASP

19th April - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MEMBERS ONLY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Members ONLY tonight please

26th April - SkyNotes for May

SkyNotes for May

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 May - August 2018

3rd May
To be arranged
10th May
To be arranged
17th May
To be arranged
24th May
To be arranged
31st May - SkyNotes for June

SkyNotes for June

7th June
To be arranged
14th June
To be arranged
21st June
To be arranged
28th June - SkyNotes for July

SkyNotes for July

5th July
To be arranged
12th July
To be arranged
19th July
To be arranged
26th July - SkyNotes for August

SkyNotes for August

2nd August
To be arranged
9th August
To be arranged
16th August
To be arranged
23rd August
To be arranged
30th August - SkyNotes for September

SkyNotes for September

 Member's Notice Board

Posted: 20 April 2018

The Annual General Meeting was be held in the Godlee Observatory on 19th April. There are still two major Council positions to be filled... we require both a Secretary and a Treasurer. Should any member be willing to be considered for either of these important posts, please speak to/email the President or one of the Council members and more informatiom about the requirements of these posts can be obtained.

 September - December 2018

6th September

13th September

20th September

27th September - SkyNotes for October

4th October

11th October

18th October - Public Lecture at MMU

25th October - SkyNotes for November

SkyNotes for November

1st November

Dwingeloo: Two Stories - Mike Oates

8th November

The Sun & Polar Faculae - Kevin Kilburn

Solar faculae

15th November - Public Lecture at MMU

22nd November


29th November - SkyNotes for December

SkyNotes for December

6th December
13th December


20th December - No Meeting Tonight - Christmas / New Year Break

No meeting tonight. The Godlee is closed.
Merry Christmas to You All

Merry Christmas
 
27th December - No Meeting Tonight - Christmas / New Year Break

No meeting tonight. The Godlee is closed.
Wishing a Happy New Year to the Whole World

Happy New Year to the Whole World
 

 Health & Safety Notice

Safety procedures within the Godlee Observatory are maintained for the safety of members, staff and visitors to the observatory.
All visitors must be accompanied by a warden or a trained society member when entering the Godlee dome.
Please note that due to Health and Safety restrictions, persons under 11 years of age are not allowed to use the spiral staircase nor enter the Godlee dome area (where the telescopes are situated).
The walkway on the outside of the dome is not accessible.
All persons in the Godlee Observatory complex must observe all safety procedures and notices as indicated or advised.
All visitors will receive safety instruction upon arrival.
All group visits must be pre-arranged to ensure there are an appropriate number of trained personnel present; this may require a risk assessment. There is a maximum occupancy of 40 persons; this number includes any MAS personnel required to supervise the group.