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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! |
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Ordinary Meetings at High Elms |
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The High Elms Nature Centre on Shire Lane has now been re-opened, and our regular monthly meetings are now being held there. 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 as shown on the map. This car park will remain open until after our meeting. |
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Our observing evenings are being 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 and don't try going straight to High Elms. Here is a map . |
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A D.I.Y. Starbecue - 18th July 2009 |
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Following last minute "Oops! We forgot!" arrangements at the previous meeting, we will again be holding a D.I.Y. Starbecue at Rick's House on Saturday 18th July from about 12:00 noon. |
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The Sun and Moon - Saturday 25th July |
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Join members of Orpington Astronomical Society on Saturday 25th July at the BEECHE (Nature Centre) at High Elms, beginning at 3:00pm to observe the Sun and Moon through telescopes during the afternoon. There will also be a display to celebrate the Moon landings exactly 40 years ago. |
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 Summer Deep Sky Camp will be held between Friday 21st August 2009 and Monday 24th August 2009 near Tenterden. |
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O.A.S. websites moved to the U.K. |
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We have moved the O.A.S. websites from PowWeb (who are based over on the West Coast of America, and have been our providers for the last couple of years) to EZPZ, a provider in the U.K.. No links should have changed. If you discover anything that's broken during the transfer then please report it in our forum, or email our webmaster. |
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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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