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Important notice - MAS 'Well-dressing' star party ... We invite you to Kerridge Cricket Club on Saturday, July 25 from 2100 until Midnight to gaze at the Moon and stars* through telescopes and learn about astronomy. The entrance fee will be £2.00. Click here for more details. *Weather permitting. Indoor activities will be provided - limited for space for 70-80 people, standing room only. |
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New, reduced price! For sale - 8" reflector and GoTo mount ... Save £675.00 with this premium set-up!  The telescope is an Orion Optics Newtonian reflector, probably one of the best all-round telescopes, which excels in both planetary and deep-sky observations. The telescope tube is fitted with an expensive JMI precision Crayford focuser with fine-focus adjustment (ordered from the US), to allow for DSLR for astro-imaging. Additionally, the a mirror is 'High-Lux' coated. The mirror has a very small cosmetic mark on the surface, but rest assured it does not affect what you see through the eyepiece. The Celestron CG-5 is a great mount with a simple star alignment routine and precision gears on both axes for extremely smooth operation. The sturdy steel tripod makes it the most stable in its class for more stable views. Coupled with the Orion Optics 8" reflector, the universe truly awaits you! £499.00 for the for the whole package (collection only). Brand new £1174.00! The 'scope in excellent condition and the mount is virtually unused and boxed. For further details and complete specifications click here to send an e-mail, or call 0796613330NINE. |
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Pearls of the night ... Have you ever seen a strangely glowing veil of cloud in the middle of the night? Behold the opalescent glow of Noctilucent. Now is the time to see this beautiful, and little understood phenomena. Look North on any pristine, clear night just before midnight and you might be lucky ... Image: C. Hill  |
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The fifth largest science event in the UK ... MAS at the Bollington Festival for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 ... Our main activities to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy in 2009 have been centred around the Bollington Festival. Macclesfield Astronomical Society would like to thank the members of the Society involved and the residents of Bollington for making the events a great success. We hope to be back very soon! A party under the stars at Kerridge Cricket Club After a damp and cloudy first attempt, members of MAS and the residents of Bollington reconvened two-days later under a clear, star-filled sky. Click here to see the pictures!  |
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Our members come from all walks of life, ranging from novices to those who have spent a lifetime in astronomical research. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a keen meteor-observer, you will find a kindred spirit within the Society.
There are three official meetings held by the Macclesfield Astronomical Society each month. We hold a Workshop and Beginners class at the famous Jodrell Bank Observatory on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month respectively. We also provide a Lecture by a visiting speaker on the third Tuesday, at the Village Hall in Goostrey.
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All meetings begin at 2000.
If you've never visited our Society before, why not come along? Or, if you've ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you've seen, we'll be more than happy to show you more and help you understand its beauty ... Clear skies to all!
Chairman, Macclesfield Astronomical Society
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 July and August updates ... When astronomers note the passing on the Summer Solstice they breathe a sigh of relief. It's a sign that the night sky is slowly getting a little darker day-by-day until we begin to see the true beauty of the Summer stars; Deneb, Altair and Vega. However, we don't just those three, but the myriad of stars which forms part of the Summer Milky Way can burst into view on a crystal clear night away from light pollution. It can be a breath-taking view ... The following sections have been updated: This month's night sky.
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