West Didsbury Astronomical Society

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

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Photographic resources

January 27, 2021 Andrew Huggett 0
by Andrew Huggett Following the first astrophotography ‘Zoom’ workshop of Monday, 25 January 2021. This page was added to the website as a central point […]

Tales from the Eyepiece: ‘Magic with Mirrors!’

November 12, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley I’m used to having unconventional days at work but had no idea that on this particular Tuesday I would be roaring down […]

A brief guide to optical instruments for beginners

October 29, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley 1. Binoculars Don’t ignore the humble binoculars – they’re often better than the cheaper types of telescopes. 8×50 or 10x50s are probably […]

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Jun
13
Mon
2022
7:00 pm ‘The ancient Egyptians and their... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘The ancient Egyptians and their... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘The ancient Egyptians and their Constellations’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘The Ancient Egyptians and their Constellations’ A talk by Pauline Norris
Jul
11
Mon
2022
7:00 pm ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘The Pluto Story’ A talk by Professor Ian Robson.
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‘Astronomy and Art: Universal Appeal?’

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‘Anglo-Saxon Astronomy’

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‘Exoplanet update – The search for new worlds in our Galaxy’

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‘Messages From Earth’

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‘The Science of Santa’

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