Hampshire Astronomical Group - Clanfield Observatory

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Welcome to the
Hampshire Astronomical Group

Based high on a hill on the South Coast of England in the village of Clanfield, between Petersfield and Portsmouth, you will find one of the largest and most superbly equipped amateur observatories in England with a very active and keen membership of observers.

We have a full program of Public Open evenings throughout the year at the Observatory coupled with monthly, entertaining and informative, talks at the Memorial Hall in Clanfield Village which you are more than welcome to attend.

If you are interested and would like to know more please feel free to browse this web-site. If we have fired your imagination and would like to join us then visit our 'joining page' and download an application form.

Thank you for visiting our web-site, it is constantly up-dated, so please re visit often. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve on it, or would like to see anything included, then please do let me know.

Clear Nights and Dark Skies,

Richard Judd - President
Hampshire Astronomical Group

MONTHLY LECTURE

Friday, 13^th June 2008

7.45pm CLANFIELD MEMORIAL HALL

"IS THERE ANYONE UP THERE"

A talk by Bob Mizon F.R.A.S.

Members free of charge

Visitors/Guest £2 per person

..these talks are very popular..

..so do arrive early to be sure of a seat!

click here for further details

Shuttle Discovery

Discovery is set to launch on May 31. The Mission will last for two-weeks and will deliver Japan's Kibo science laboratory module to the International Space Station.

The launch can be seen on NASA TV
Image Credit: NASA

What's On?
All events listed are open to the public.

Thursday, 15th May 2008
Backup Public Open Evening
Observations to be confirmed
Clanfield Observatory - start time 8:30pm
NOT A BOOKABLE EVENT
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Friday, 13th June 2008
"Is There Anyone up There"
A talk by Bob Mizon F.R.A.S.
7.45pm Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Friday, 11th July 2008
"Observing the Dwarf Novae"
A talk by Alan Smith
Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Friday, 8th August 2008
-- No Seminar --
Summer break

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Saturday, 6th September 2008 Sold Out!
Public Open Evening
Moon / Jupiter / M13
Clanfield Observatory - start time 7:15pm
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Friday, 12th September 2008
"Annual General Meeting"
Hampshire Astronomical Group
Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Friday, 10th October 2008
"TBA"
A talk by Dr John Mason
Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Saturday, 11th October 2008
Public Open Evening
Moon / Jupiter / Albireo
Clanfield Observatory - start time 7:30pm
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Saturday, 8th November 2008
Public Open Evening
Moon / Pleiades / Albireo
Clanfield Observatory - start time 7:30pm
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Friday, 14th November 2008
"Digital Imaging"
A talk by Pete Lawrence
Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Saturday, 6th December 2008
Public Open Evening
Moon / Castor / Orion Nebula
Clanfield Observatory - start time 7:30pm
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Friday, 12th December 2008
"Professional - Amateur Collaboration in Astronomy"
A talk by Guy Hurst
Clanfield Memorial Hall - start time 7:45pm
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Welcome to the Hampshire Astronomical Group

Richard Judd - President Hampshire Astronomical Group