ACTIVITIES OF NORTHANTS AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS
Northants Amateur Astronomers was founded in 1983 as the Kettering and District Amateur Astronomers Society by its current President, Nick Freville.

Activities of the group centre around our fortnightly meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at The Lamb, Little Harrowden starting at 7.45pm and on the last Tuesday of the month we hold our star watches at Newton Field Centre near Geddington, and occasionally at Loddington Sports Field, except in the month of  June. This is due to British Summer Time and the length of twilight. At our meetings you will have the chance to attend a variety of lecture meetings and participate in informal discussion in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our first Tuesday meeting usually consists of a guest speaker from either a UK university or other institution. Our third Tuesday meeting is usually more informal where short presentations are given by members and a full guide to where and what to look out for in the night sky over the coming few weeks is presented. See the Events page for up-to-date information of the evening events.  All lectures are aimed at a popular non-technical level, and can thus be enjoyed by all, no matter what experience they may have, or not, in astronomy.

Another main feature of  Northants Amateur Astronomers is our regular observing sessions of the night sky. At these you will have the chance to use one of the society telescopes and talk with an experienced amateur astronomer if you require any help. A popular feature of our observing sessions includes demonstrations on finding your way around the night sky and pointing out objects of interest to look out for through binoculars.

Other activities include a regular monthly newsletter (In Focus) and access to a well stocked library of books, magazines and videos. There are opportunities to join in with visits to places of astronomical interest and weekend observing sessions. There is a variety of telescopes that may be hired for a nominal sum.

Our standard membership rate is just £28 per annum (or £17 concessions) for which you receive all the above benefits of membership of one of the UK’s most active local astronomical societies. There is also a fee of £2 per member at all indoor meetings, (£3 for visitors and Associate Members). Alternatively, for those who feel that they are unable to attend meetings on a regular basis, but who would like to be kept informed of astronomical happenings, we also offer Associate Membership at £5.00 per annum. Associate Members receive the monthly In Focus newsletter and have access to our range of services.

For further details on the membership benefits of Northants Amateur Astronomers please e-mail: jerry.bell22@gmail.com,