Manchester Astronomical Society
Manchester Astronomical Society, Godlee Observatory, Floor G, Sackville Street Building,
University of Manchester, Manchester M1 3BU UK
Tel: +44 (0) 161 306 4977 (24 Hour
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Established: 1903
About Us...
The Society
The aim of the society is to encourage the study of astronomy for both the newcomer and the seasoned observer alike.
Members meet every Thursday at the Godlee Observatory (except when a public lecture is taking place and during Christmas/New Year week), when slide shows, digital image shows, informal talks and occasional 'workshops' take place. Of course the telescopes are also used, weather permitting.
On the third Thursday of the month, from October to March, a free public lecture is held at a venue in the centre of Manchester. Currently, this is the John Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Road, commencing at 7.30pm. Non-members are most welcome.
The prestigious Kopal Lecture is given annually by an astronomer from the University of Manchester's Department of Astronomy or Radio Astronomy in honour of an old friend, the late Emeritus Professor Zdenek Kopal, Manchester's first Professor of Astronomy.
To keep members informed on the activities of the Society 'Current Notes' is published a number of times each year.
History
The Society was founded in 1892 as the North-Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association, the MAS became independent in 1903 and is one of the oldest astronomical societies in the country.
For more information on the history of the society see the older pages of this website which will be updated in the near future.
Please also see...
- Online Tour of the Observatory
- Godlee Observatory Refurbishment