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Ayrshire Astronomical Society
- Watching the Wonders of the Universe...
Meeting in Ayr each month (Sept-May) and public events occurring throughout the year. Web Site under development - please visit us again |
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Membership of the Society is open to all and accompanied children are welcome. The annual membership is currently ten pounds payable the start of the season in September (or on joining thereafter).
Attendance at the first meeting is free - simply turn up at a club night or an event and introduce yourself to any member who will be pleased to help. A copy of the membership application form may be obtained from the link below:
Alternatively for more information you may contact us at: The Society has a several telescopes that are available on loan for the use of members. Training and guidance is provided on how to use the telescopes. The loan of equipment is subject to conditions that include minimum periods of membership of the Society
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETINGS WILL BE ON THE FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH FOR 2009/10. Our next evening meeting will be the Monday the 28th September 2009. At each meeting there is "time for a chat" when members get together to discuss scopes, astronomy kit and star gazing or just catch up with the gossip. Don't worry if you are a newcomer or a beginner just join in the chat! We have all levels of experience and will be pleased to help. Meeting dates for 2009/10 will be 28th September 26th October 23rd November 14th December (provisional) 25th January 22nd February 22nd March 26th April 24th May (AGM) |
 AAS Activities
The AAS organises and holds group and public observing sessions using telescopic or non-telescopic and photographic observing techniques. The Society also arranges practical projects, talks and outings for members and visitors. AAS meetings are held at Ayr Acadamy, Fort Street, Ayr, KA7 1HX, from 19:00 to 22:00 on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May.
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20th June 2009 (1pm until 4pm) The Society will be present at the Holy Fair and Pipes in the Park in Rozelle Park Ayr, with a display of telescopes and astronomical information. Come along and see the scopes and learn about astronomy. If you have a scope and do not know how to use it - bring it along! 19th July 2009 The Society will be present at the Eglington Country Park Classic Car Show. Details will be posted here when arrangements are confirmed. 30th August 2009 The Society is hoping to be present at the Culzean Castle Country Park Classic Car Show. Details will be posted here when arrangements are confirmed. Home Last updated 21:50 on the 15th June 2009 |
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