Organization:Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society

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Short description: Astronomical society in the East Midlands of England
Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society
AbbreviationMSAS
Formation1969
TypeAstronomical society
Legal statusNon-profit making registered charity
PurposeFurthering interest in astronomy within the community
HeadquartersSherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF, England
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 53°06′51″N 1°13′19″W / 53.114214°N 1.221977°W / 53.114214; -1.221977
Region served
Mansfield and adjacent areas of Nottinghamshire
Main organ
Committee
AffiliationsMember of The Federation of Astronomical Societies
Websitehttp://www.sherwood-observatory.org.uk

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England .[1] It was formed in 1969.[2][3] It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope[2] which it owns and operates.[1] The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.[1]

The society is a member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.[4]

Aims

The aims of the society are to:

  • further the interests of Astronomy and related subjects within the local community[1]
  • introduce the public to the subject of Astronomy[1]
  • provide a forum for education in Astronomy and observational techniques through a collaboration with the University of Nottingham[1]
  • provide members with the best observational equipment possible.[1]

Meetings

The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.[5]

Outreach

The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings.[6]

Funding

MSAS is a registered charity. It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.[1]

Patrons

The patrons of the society are:

  • Professor Sir Francis Graham Smith, 13th Astronomer Royal (1982-1990).[7]
  • Professor Michael R. Merrifield, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Society .
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 No place like dome, Brady Haran, BBC News, 2003-08-23.
  3. ↑ Wise man of Notts, Sarah Julian, BBC Nottingham, 2007-12-18.
  4. ↑ Member Societies, The Federation of Astronomical Societies.
  5. ↑ "Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Membership". http://www.solarius.net/Pages/Articles/dbArticle.aspx?artid=membership. 
  6. ↑ Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Radio interview .
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Society Patrons, Sherwood-observatory.org.uk.

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