Manchester Astronomical Society
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| Manchester Astronomical Society | |
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| Abbreviation | MAS |
| Formation | 1903 |
| Legal status | Society |
| Purpose/focus | To promote and encourage an educational and popular interest in the science of astronomy. |
| Location | Manchester, England |
| Official languages | English |
| President | Dr. Barry Henshall |
| Affiliations |
British Astronomical Association, Society for the History of Astronomy , Federation of Astronomical Societies |
| Website | Manchester Astronomical Society |
The Manchester Astronomical Society claims to be the oldest provincial astronomical society in England. Founded as the North Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association in 1892, its name and emphasis changed when it became a local society in 1903.
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[edit] Meetings
The society normally meet every Thursday evening in the Godlee Observatory. However, these meetings are currently taking place in room H8 of the Sackville Street Building while the observatory is refurbished.[1]
[edit] Recent Presidents
- 2009 – Present Dr. Barry Henshall
- 2003 - 2009 Graham Hodson
- 2000 - 2003 Guy D. Duckworth
- 1997 - 2000 R. Brierley
[edit] References
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