About Maidenhead AS

Some information about us.

Where we meet.

The church hall St James-the-Less, Stubbings, Maidenhead SL6 6QZ (The Soltau Center) is located on the Henley road on the West side of Maidenhead town. The access is close to the war memorial. For OS map users the grid reference is SU 850817 Click here for a map of the area. [Google Earth coordinates N51d 31' 37", W0d 46' 34"]. There is ample off road parking.

Activities

Member have range of interests from beginner level upwards. Photography and imaging is popular (see examples in the Members photo gallery). The committee aims to offer the membership a place to meet and enthuse about astronomy, and to pass on the pleasure of seeing and appreciating the night sky.

Telescope evenings are arranged (details at meetings) and public observing events.

Meetings (updated Oct21,2007)

The meeting programme provides a range of subjects presented either by a guest speaker or by members. There is a small visitor charge of £2 per evening which is redeemable if you deside to join. We hope you enjoy the topics.

Subscriptions

Please see information on Want to join us

Resources

Telescopes
The Society has an 8" Newtonian reflector, and an Orion Optics 6" with electric drive. The German mount for the 8" can be set up semi permanently. The 8" contains a mirror ground by members in the 1960's and was figured by H Wildey a well known mirror maker. Both these fine instruments are available for use by members. The 6" is a good starting point for anyone considering the purchase of their own telescope.

Books
The Society has a growingl collection of books and visual aids in its library. These are on display at most meetings. Please speak to our Librarian.

Email
Members with an email can have their address added to the group mailing list. Group mailings provide information on meetings, astronomical events (e.g. a bright comet), aurora, observing evenings and topical observations.

Observing evenings

Observing evenings are arranged on a monthly and ad-hoc basis when the weather is favorable, but usually on a Thursday when the the Moon is absent. Details about the location and time may be obtained at meetings. Members bring their binoculars and telescopes.

Last updated Oct21, 2007


Home	Some information about us. Where we meet. The church hall St James-the-Less, Stubbings, Maidenhead SL6 6QZ (The Soltau Center) is located on the Henley road on the West side of Maidenhead town. The access is close to the war memorial. For OS map users the grid reference is SU 850817 Click here for a map of the area. [Google Earth coordinates N51d 31' 37", W0d 46' 34"]. There is ample off road parking. Activities Member have range of interests from beginner level upwards. Photography and imaging is popular (see examples in the Members photo gallery). The committee aims to offer the membership a place to meet and enthuse about astronomy, and to pass on the pleasure of seeing and appreciating the night sky. Telescope evenings are arranged (details at meetings) and public observing events. Meetings (updated Oct21,2007) The meeting programme provides a range of subjects presented either by a guest speaker or by members. There is a small visitor charge of £2 per evening which is redeemable if you deside to join. We hope you enjoy the topics. Subscriptions Please see information on Want to join us Resources Telescopes The Society has an 8" Newtonian reflector, and an Orion Optics 6" with electric drive. The German mount for the 8" can be set up semi permanently. The 8" contains a mirror ground by members in the 1960's and was figured by H Wildey a well known mirror maker. Both these fine instruments are available for use by members. The 6" is a good starting point for anyone considering the purchase of their own telescope. Books The Society has a growingl collection of books and visual aids in its library. These are on display at most meetings. Please speak to our Librarian. Email Members with an email can have their address added to the group mailing list. Group mailings provide information on meetings, astronomical events (e.g. a bright comet), aurora, observing evenings and topical observations. Observing evenings Observing evenings are arranged on a monthly and ad-hoc basis when the weather is favorable, but usually on a Thursday when the the Moon is absent. Details about the location and time may be obtained at meetings. Members bring their binoculars and telescopes. Last updated Oct21, 2007
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