Manchester Astronomical Society
Established 1903
Weekly Meetings
Each Thursday we meet in The Godlee Observatory (apart from the Lecture evenings and Christmas/New Year), from about 19:00. Any scheduled talks will start at about 20:00.
The Godlee telescopes - Image © MAS
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.
Meeting information
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
July 2017
6th
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13th
20th - High Altitude Balloons - Roke Cepeda, University of Manchester
27th - SkyNotes for August - Anthony Jennings
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 group visits must be pre-arranged to ensure there are an appropriate number of trained personnel present; this may require a risk assessment.
All visitors will receive safety instruction upon arrival.
Members Notice Board
22 July 2017
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