Northants Amatuer Astronomers

Two Good Days for the NAA

Steve — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:52:05 +0000

On Sunday14th September the NAA represented itself at Barnwell Country Park fair, weather wse it was a perfect day and although there were other stalls and people milling about takings were low until a local councilor came along and offered to boost the society with a handout of £350, an unexpected guesture which the society is very greatful for (Thank you MR Councilor).

On Saturday september the 20th mebers of the NAA represented the society at the FAS annual convention in Cambridge, which also turned out to be a good day, with a lot of interest in our society

NAA Twinned with the USA

Steve — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:37:06 +0000

Northants Amateur Astronomers are now twinned up with two Astronomy societys in the USA,
These inclued:
The Kankakee Stargazers
And Also the Chicago Astronomical Society
Follow the links on the main page of our web site to check out our sister sites

Nightscenes 2009

Steve — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:24:41 +0000

The NAAs Vice President Paul Money has released his annual monthly guide to the heavens which is printed in A5 format and in full colour, priced at £5 per copy.
See Steve Williams at our meeting .

NAA Shirts & Hats

Steve — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:17:05 +0000

Northants Amateur Astronomers have the following items of clothing available to buy all with the NAA Logo on, these include
Sweatshirts at £20
T-Shirts at £8.50p
And Hats, which include baseball style hats at £6.50p
See Jerry Bell (Treasurer) at meeting.

Images of all clothing will be available to view on the NNA web site soon

Telescope Hire

Steve — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:05:45 +0000

The NAA has a number of Telescopes for members to use, these includea

3inch Reflector
6inch Reflector
8.5inch Reflector
11inch Reflctor
and also a 60mm refractor
Full details and also conditions of use can be obtained from any member of the society

Public Observation Night - April 28th

Steve — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:09:43 +0000

Time- 20.00
Location- Newton, near Geddington
Saturn visible

Public Observation Night - May 26th

Steve — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:09:00 +0000

Time- 20.00
Location- Newton, near Geddington
Saturn visible

Public Solar Watch - June 30th

Steve — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:08:22 +0000

A brief talk on observing the sun safely followed by observing subject to weather.
Time- 19.00
Location- Newton, near Geddington

Stars n’ Stripes - July 18th

Steve — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:06:56 +0000

A celebration of the Apollo years.
Lecture by Bob Mizon- title unknown
Time- to be announced
Location- to be announced

Public Solar Watch - August 25th

Steve — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:06:16 +0000

Brief talk on sun safety followed by observing, subject to weather.
Time-19.00
Location- Newton, near Geddington.