Guildford Astronomical Society

September Meeting

Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, 4^th September 2014 at 7:30pm. In a change from our usual location, the meeting is in Griffiths Lecture Theatre in Lecture Block.

The Lost Legacy of Medieval Astronomy: filling the gap between Ptolemy and Copernicus.

Prof Jim Al Khalili

If you're a returning member, or wish to join the society, can we ask that you please have your £25 subscription ready at the door as you arrive.

Visitors are most welcome to attend. We charge just £4 per meeting to cover the cost of the room hire.

For more details of the meeting location go to the meetings page.

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By GAS Webmaster on Thursday, 17th July 2014

Got a telescope but not sure how to get the best out of it? Want to use a pair of binoculars to look at the night sky but don’t know where to start? Well Guildford Astronomical Society is here to help.

Guildford Astronomical Society invites you to bring your telescope or binoculars for a:

Telescope Workshop
at
Newlands Corner
on
Saturday, 16^th August 2014

From 4pm – 8pm.

Society experts will give you advice on how best to setup, use and maintain your telescope and, when the sky has darkened, will give you a guided tour around the night sky using your own equipment.

There will be a short, informative talk in the Visitor Centre and, if the weather is unhelpful, it will also host the telescope workshop as far as space will allow.

The advice is free, no booking is required and all ages are welcome. Wrap up warm and bring wellies in case the field is muddy. Hot drinks will be available to purchase.

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