Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society

Sherwood Observatory, home of the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society
Abbreviation MSAS
Formation 1969
Type Astronomical society
Legal status Non-profit making registered charity
Purpose Furthering interest in astronomy within the community
Headquarters Sherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF, England
Coordinates 53°06′51″N 1°13′19″W / 53.114214°N 1.221977°W / 53.114214; -1.221977Coordinates: 53°06′51″N 1°13′19″W / 53.114214°N 1.221977°W / 53.114214; -1.221977
Region served
Mansfield and adjacent areas of Nottinghamshire
Main organ
Committee
Affiliations Member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies
Website http://www.solarius.net/

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England.[1] It was formed in 1969.[2][3] It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope[2] which it owns and operates.[1] The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.[1]

The society is a member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.[4]

Aims

The aims of the society are to:

Meetings

The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.[5]

Outreach

The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings.[6]

Funding

MSAS is a registered charity. It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.[1]

Patrons

The patrons of the society are:

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Society.
  2. 1 2 No place like dome, Brady Haran, BBC News, 2003-08-23.
  3. Wise man of Notts, Sarah Julian, BBC Nottingham, 2007-12-18.
  4. Member Societies, The Federation of Astronomical Societies.
  5. Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Membership
  6. Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Radio interview.
  7. 1 2 Society Patrons, Sherwood-observatory.org.uk.
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