Becoming part of HantsAstro is easy, No joining fee, no log-ins, no
members only area, no annual subscription fees and no hassle. Most of it is free! INTECH observing sessions at Winchester
are FREE and are an ideal introduction into astronomy. A Free monthly e-Zine and Forum is available to everyone.
With 10 telescopes from a 3" refractor to a 16" Dobsonian, you
can compare, use and explore the night sky. Several sites across Hampshire are also used for observing too, as well as some 'away' missions
to interesting astronomical sites across the South.
Registration is easy for observing with HantsAstro, just
download and fill in our simple PDF membership
application form, fill it in, save it and e-mail it back!
Or if you wish, post it off to the address on the form. As a member you
automatically get added to the Look Up! mailing list.
To keep it all simple we only have three
rules...
no stuffy constitutions, no politics and therefore no grief.
Astronomy comes first.
This is how we operate our three current sites.
INTECH is for FREE OBSERVING, but offers no facilities so there is no charge. It's a great place to learn astronomy. Once you get into astronomy, perhap you would like to use darker, more private sites to concentrate on your astronomy. Here we use the smaller telescopes for practice and induction.
BUTSER ANCIENT FARM is unique, with dark skies and a great vibe, for a decent nights observing
or imaging, and is sheilded on three sides so offers little light pollution.
Toilets and refreshments are available on-site. It's one of the best places we know in Hampshire. Annual Pass required for Access- See below.
GARTHOWEN is pretty special too, mounted on a hill it has it's own micro-climate, less pollution and fantastic for uninterupted astro-imaging and deep sky observing. Toilets and refreshments are avaliable on to-site. Annual Pass required for Access - See below.
Other sites are also available for use at certain times exclusively by HantsAstro across Hampshire for special astronomical events.
1 YEARS OBSERVING FOR A FLAT RATE OF £15 FOR MULTI-SITE PASS. (Covers Butser, Garthowen and other HantsAstro-exclusive sites)
This Multi-Site
pass is available for those that want to do even more with unlimited access to all current and future sites for £15 for 12 months. It's even better value that last season! With
multiple sites across the South, you'll be able to do astronomy in different
places and meet like-minded people, who share your interest at lower cost. We are especially active from Sept-May every year and less so during the Summer, due to shorter nights. You can join at any time and will run 12 months from your start date.
Site fees for Garthowen go to the Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance at the site owners request.
Only fully registered people are allowed access to any of the sites. Site Passes are required to contribute to the running and sustainability of HantsAstro which helps cover site costs as well as insurance and equipment maintenance.
As a full member and with your membership card, you'll also benefit from events & workshops concessions,
discounts and exclusive deals on telescopes and accessories we have negotiated
on your behalf. You will also be sent a Welcome Pack when you join, detailing how we work.
Go even further by becoming a CoreTeam Member and help us at various events and you can attend camping events at Herstmonceux, Salisbury Star Party, Kelling Heath, and some Away Missions free of charge when we are there. Yes, camp for free. The nights are yours. We always need more hands to help out at an event during the day... training is available, and you're fully insured under the Group.
So, no risk and no joining fee. Buy in when you want to get more out... Fair & Simple.
2010 really is your year to get involved
with astronomy. Join in!
For any more info or any questions or to buy an AnnualPass, please e-mail: membership@hantsastro.org or
call Sharon Rose by phone on 023 9261 7092.
