Inspiring Astronomy starts here...
HantsAstro is
for anyone who has any interest in Astronomy who wishes to use this as
a stepping stone into something more active across Hampshire or beyond.
It's a new way of being part of an astronomy Group with no annual
upfront membership fee.
It's a new kind of group, free observing sessions, free e-Zine with buyers'
guides to help you chose your fist telescope, and reviews on the latest
gear.
It's a new breed of astronomy Group, stripped back to what it all should
be about really:
observing the night sky.
We now have four observing sites with others coming online shortly,
to provide a unique network of sites across Hampshire.
INTECH near Winchester, observing sessions
are Free
of Charge and a great introduction to the night sky. Our regular co-hosting
of the best Telescope Amnesty in the UK with Planetarium show is not to
be missed! see our video!
Garthowen at Four Marks observing passes
are
£4 per session.
Annual Observing Passes are available for Solo and Families starting from just £25.
Ages 11+ only (must be accompanied by parent or guardian).
Please ask for details
Butser Ancient Farm at Chalton observing
passes are
£4 per session.
Annual Observing Passes are available for Solo and Families starting from
just £25.
Ages
11+ only (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Please ask
for details.
HighCliffe School & Specialist College will initially serve the New
Forest
Free of Charge and we are now recruiting new members in the New Forest
area to create a new observing program starting September 2009, with several
planned events to be run before
launch to generate interest... Please ask for
more details. Why not Join
In with free membership.
Our focus is hands-on practical observing and imaging, and we have a
unique and flexible observing programme which is based on 'clear
skies' forecasting, so we'll be using our telescopes whenever
we can and it works! It's a mixture of free and entry-fee based observing
sessions
It's pay as you go astronomy as and
when you want to...
We now have our own collection of eight telescopes, from
a 70mm refractor through to a 10" Dobsonian Or
you can bring and use your own 'scope as most of our members do, either
way practice makes perfect. It's a great way to discover astronomy.
How can we do all of this? The advertising in our free magazines, observing
pass and sponsorship revenue cover the running and equipment costs. It's a
revolutionary new way of running an astronomy Group, and opens up new avenues
of opportunity for our members, with an online store in progress, and special
events such as our free MoonFest roadshow and Telescope
Amnesties.
Our free monthly eZine Look Up! contains
unique UK based reviews on 'Grab n Go'
scopes, a monthly observing target list and
techniques to make your astronomy even better... With 32 pages and downloaded
right across the UK and beyond, there's simply nothing else like it.
Subscribe to ensure
you get it first!
Too far away from us but want to
get into astronomy? AstroSouth our
new directory covers the South of England and lists every Astronomy Group
and Planetarium, so you can find out more about astronomy in your area and
to get involved, download your copy for
free!
Now it's even better! You now have the option of reading
it on-screen using ISSUU(tm), which shows our magazines
in their true technicolour glory. Back issues are currently being rolled
out. Go full-screen for that true flick-thru magazine experience. With
HantsAstro you're part of a pioneering Group! Enjoy!
Ready to get inspired? Why not Join
In with free membership, just download and
fill in our simple PDF membership
application form today!
Keep checking the latest news here
for our latest exploits at HantsAstro.org.
If you have any questions regarding HantsAstro then
please feel free to e-mail or pick up the phone.
Regards and Dark Skies,
David Woods
Founder
HantsAstro
david.woods@hantsastro.org
t:023 9261 7092
f:023 9257 0283
skype: hantsastro
