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Welcome to the BAA
Formed in 1890, the British Astronomical Association has an international reputation for the quality of its observational and scientific work. Membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy.
Objectives
- The encouragement of all aspects of observational astronomy and the association of observers at all levels for mutual help.
- The promotion of a general interest in astronomy for beginners as well as for the more advanced.
- The circulation of current astronomical information and observational material.
- The support of modern advanced techniques for observation, data handling and scientific presentation of results.
- The presentation of medals and prizes in recognition of outstanding contributions to astronomy.
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Deep Sky Section Meeting March 1 |
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This Saturday, March 1, sees the Deep Sky Section Meeting come to Cheltenham for 2008, hosted by the Cotswold Astronomical Society.
Press Read More for the programme and full details.
Venue: Century Hall, Shurdington Social Centre, Bishop Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4TB.
For directions to venue see http://www.shurdington.org/SocCtr/Location.htm
The final programme for the 2008 Deep Sky Section Meeting is shown below.
There are a couple of changes to the previously advertised programme. Gain Lee has unfortunately had to pull out but his place has been taken by Owen Brazell (Assistant Director to the Deep Sky Section) who will give a talk on the Abell Planetary Nebula Project. It has also proved impossible to get anyone from the Galaxy Zoo project to talk to us.
Everyone welcome. Admission L7 payable at the door (to include refreshments).
For queries concerning the venue please contact Callum Potter (
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Doors open 10.00
10.30 Coffee
11.00 - 11.30 Welcome and Review of the Year - Stewart Moore
11.30 – 12.15 Peter Grego - From Moon to Deep Sky, Sketching with a PDA
12.15 – 13.00 Paul Roche - Bringing the Deep Sky down to Earth: Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network
13.00 Lunch
14.30 – 15.15 Owen Brazell – The Abell Planetary Nebula Project
15.15 – 16.00 Callum Potter - Wide Field DSLR Imaging
16.00 Tea
16.30 – 17.15 Paul Downing - Galaxy Interactions and Peculiarities
17.15 – 17.30 Meeting round up - Stewart Moore
The following sales stands hope to be in attendance:
BAA
Webb Deep Sky Society
SCS Astro
Aurora Books
Exhibitions of deep sky material by Section Members is encouraged.
Please contact the Callum Potter
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if you want to have a display.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Stewart Moore, Owen Brazell and Callum Potter
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