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Our site is your link to all that's astronomical in Orpington & Bromley. Come and join local enthusiasts discussing and enjoying the night sky! Our regular monthly meetings are held at Bromley Environmental Education Centre at High Elms (BEECHE ) on Shire Lane. Car-parking at the Nature Centre itself is restricted to those with mobility difficulties and those bringing equipment. Most members should park in the main High-Elms car-park, which will remain open until after our meeting. (More details...) Our observing evenings are usually held in the High Elms grounds. However, we will meet at the Change of Horses in Farnborough Village beforehand. Please come to the Change of Horses. Don't try going straight to High Elms. (More details...) |
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A Deep Sky Camp will be held between Friday 19th and Monday 22nd February 2010 near Henfield. This replaces the January Deep Sky Camp, which was cancelled. |
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A Deep Sky Camp will be held between Friday 12th and Monday 15th March 2010 near Henfield. |
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Herstmoceux - Saturday, 10th April |
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The Society will be visiting The Observatory at Herstmonceux on Saturday, 10th April. More datails soon. |
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The Planets - Saturday 8th May |
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Join members of Orpington Astronomical Society on Saturday 8th May at the BEECHE (Nature Centre) at High Elms, beginning at 8:00pm to observe the planets Venus, Saturn and Mars as they rise into the evening sky. |
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Solar Max 60mm Solar Telescope |
With the help of a grant from the AWARDS FOR ALL "Lottery Grants for Local Groups" the Society has been able to purchase a Coronado Solar Max 60mm Solar telescope, with an HEQ5 Pro Scan equatorial mount and binocular viewer. This will not initially be available for loan to individual members, but will be used at Society observing sessions, at public events to promote astronomy, and at schools to support astronomy education. |
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