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 Voicemail)

Established: 1903

Projects

A selection of projects undertaken by members of the society

Lunar 100 - imaging 100 lunar features

One of the biggest challenges of lunar imaging is a complete coverage of the Lunar 100.

Open to all MAS members

Moon Colour

Does the moon have any colour? A Project in the Manchester Astronomical Society to investigate the subtle colours of the Moon's surface

High Resolution Moon Imaging with a simple digital camera

by Kevin Kilburn

Seti@Home

The MAS Seti@Home Project

A Solution for the problem of Light Pollution?

MAS was working with a North of England manufacturer, with the aim of developing a suitable filter

MAS Solar Telescope

StarFile 35

A Teaching Aid to illustrate the night sky as seen from the UK

by Kevin Kilburn

Astronomical Exposure Calculator

Only needs card, glue & paper fastener

by Mike Oates

A Quartz Controlled Scotch Mount

Full construction details

Heavy Duty Tangent Arm Drive

A modified version of the above Scotch Mount

by Kevin Kilburn