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You have reached the official website of Macclesfield Astronomical Society. We hope you enjoy your visit ...


	New - Highlights of 2011 ... If you missed any of the wonderful astronomical images captured by the members of our Society during 2011, you can enjoy them here ...


	Stars in your eyes ... This is the image that millions of people witnessed during the recent broadcast of BBC Stargazing Live. It was taken by Macclesfield Astronomical Society member, Steve Warbis. From his back garden, using modest equipment and dedication, he captured 109 of the 110 Messier objects in order to to create this wonderful mosaic. Images: S. Warbis


	Amazing is not the word ... Every once in a while the night sky reveals itself to be not only clear, but steady too. At these times the atmosphere's 'seeing' is calm and not in its usual state of flux, which often makes what you see through an eyepiece blurry. 'On this night', Christopher recalls, 'Jupiter was tack-sharp'. Without delay he attached his camera to a 6" Maksutov telescope and this is the result. Astounding. As for the camera ... It was probably expensive, yes? Well, actually no, it was a standard webcam. That's what makes these images even more astounding. Images: C. J. Hill


	MAS membership subscriptions ... Please note that membership subscriptions for Macclesfield Astronomical Society are now due. We apologise for the delay in requesting renewals due to the rise in fees, which required ratification at the recent Society AGM. A yearly subscription now costs £30.00. To begin or extend your membership with MaccAstro, please see Membership secretary, Stephen Peters, at any of our forthcoming meetings.


	Visit the MAS Wiki ... For the latest Society and astronomy news plus articles by our members, please take a look at the MaccAstro Wiki. Click here ...


	Start astro-tweeting with @MaccAstroSoc ... Why not start telling us about what you're looking at in the sky right now, or let us know if you are going to observing later. Twitter is a great way of keeping in touch with other members of the Society, so why not join today? Click here ...

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. Lecture meetings are held at Goostrey Village Hall, Beginners' classes at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Workshops at Macclesfield Heritage Centre, unless stated otherwise.

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All meetings begin at 2000.

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	Keep up-to-date with Society events and subscribe to the electronic version of our newsletter - 'What's Up?' ... Click here.

The night sky awaits you ...

If you have not visited our Society before, why not come along?

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!


	For the latest Society and astronomy news plus articles by our members, please visit the MaccAstro Wiki ... Click here.


	Would you like to join our newly formed visual observing group? We will now be holding regular observing sessions at some of our dark-sky sites across Macclesfield. If you would like to be added to our contact list, don't delay ... Click here.


	For information on our observing field trips to Hardraw, Yorkshire ... Click here.


	Our Workshops continue to be a great success. As a result we are looking for more of you to participate and give your own short presentations to Society members. Let us know if you'd like to get involved ... Click here.

Will you be observing tonight? Click here ...

Header images courtesy of the Hubble Heritage Project