Practical Astronomy starts here...
HantsAstro is for anyone who has any interest in Astronomy and 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. We offer free observing sessions for beginners, a free e-Zine with buyers' guides to help you chose your first telescope, and reviews on the latest gear. There's no member's only areas here!
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, and it works so we'll be using our telescopes whenever we can! It's a mixture of free and entry-fee based observing sessions:
We currently have three observing sites with others coming online shortly, to provide a unique network of sites across Hampshire.
INTECH near Winchester, is where observing sessions are Free of Charge and are a great introduction to the night sky. The twice yearly (Oct/Nov & Jan) Telescope Amnesty with Planetarium show is not to be missed! see our video! This site is primarily used for Beginners.
Ages 11+ only (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Please ask for details.
Butser Ancient Farm at Chalton. A secure site great for observing or astrophotography - Hugely Popular.
Buy a Site Pass or Multi-Pass for access to all sites.
Ages 11+ only (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Please ask for details.
Garthowen at Four Marks. A secure site great for observing or astrophotography - Dark & Quiet
Buy a Site Pass or Multi-Pass for access to all sites.
Ages 11+ only (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Please ask for details
We now have our own collection of ten 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 with like minded people and learn more about the night sky.
How can we do all of this? The advertising in our free magazines, observing pass and sponsorship revenue help 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 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 when it comes out.
Too far away from us but want to get into astronomy? We can help. AstroSouth is our new free directory which covers the South of England and lists over 80 Astronomy Groups and Planetariums, so you can find out more about astronomy in the South of England and where to get involved, download your copy for free here!
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 all 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
CoreTeam
HantsAstro
david.woods@hantsastro.org
t:023 9261 7092
f:023 9257 0283
skype: hantsastro
