West Didsbury Astronomical Society

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

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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

Jul
11
Mon
2022
7:00 pm AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ @ Cavendish Road Primary School
AGM + ‘The Pluto Story’ The society’s annual general meeting followed by a talk by Professor Ian Robson.
Sep
12
Mon
2022
7:00 pm ‘Predictions for Astronomy in th... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
‘Predictions for Astronomy in th... @ Cavendish Road Primary School
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Predictions for Astronomy in the next 200 years’ A talk by Dr. Megan Argo BEM   
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