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Manchester Astronomical Society - Vatican
Written by Webmaster   
Monday, 23 August 2010
Manchester Astronomical Society will open the lecture season for 2010/1 with a lecture from one of the most promient astronomers from the Vatican Observatory

 

Thursday 16th September 2010  7:30 pm

Brother Dr. Guy Consolmagno SJ
American research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory
Trans-Neptunian Objects


This lecture will be held at the John Dalton Building , Room E0.05, Manchester Metropolitan University ,

( Chester Street , off Oxford Road - opposite the BBC)

 

In keeping with our commitment to bring Astronomy to all this lecture is FREE

Last Updated ( Monday, 23 August 2010 )
 
WDAS 10th Year Anniversary trip to COAA
Written by Publicity Officer   
Monday, 19 July 2010

WDAS celebrates being 10 years old in 2011, and we are looking to organise a trip to the Centro de Observacao Astronomica no Algarve (COAA) as part of the celebrations.

To signify an interest, send an email to 'portugal.trip @ wdas2.com', with the number of people in your party (including yourself (so a minimum of 1) and your  contact details. Our expectation at this early stage would be to go for a minimum of 3 to 5 nights around May 1-6 2011 to avoid moonlit nights.

If you are a Registered WDAS member, then click here for more information.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 August 2010 )
 
WDAS - Next Meeting September 13 - Naked Eye Astronomy
Written by Webmaster   
Sunday, 01 August 2010

WDAS

Next Meeting:

September 13 

Naked Eye Astronomy

 

Speakers:  Andrew Greenwood

Macclesfield Astronomical Society

7 - 9 pm. 

William Hulme's Grammar School Lecture Room, First Floor, ZOCHONIS Building 

 

  Macclesfield Astronomical Society

 Prior to the main speaker, we will have opening comments from the Chairman.


Last Updated ( Monday, 23 August 2010 )
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Welcome to WDAS !
Written by Webmaster   
Wednesday, 10 October 2007

 Cool

West Didsbury Astronomical Society was formed to bring people together who have an interest in Astronomy.

If you are into astronomy and you're in the Manchester (UK) area come and meet other local astronomers.

Everyone is welcome from the complete beginner to the more experienced astronomer.

There are regular meetings during the year and ad hoc observing sessions.

Meetings are usually held on the second Monday of every month - except in August - at:
 
William Hulme's Grammar School, Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, England M16 8PR
 
[Click here for detailed directions ]                        Meetings run from 7pm - 9pm.
 
 
 

 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 January 2009 )
 
 

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