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8 WAS IN THE COMMUNITY

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The Wiltshire Astronomical Society holds a number of events in the local community to popularise astronomy.
 


8 School Links

The Sheldon School meetings continue. We are also in contact with other schools (Malmesbury and George Ward, Melksham) and are happy to arrange speaking or viewing evenings at schools in the area. Contact Andy Burns for more info.

 

8 Imaging Workshops and Talks

Wiltshire Astronomical Society hold Imaging and Image Processing workshops. If you would like to attend one of these (we usually discuss this at meetings), then please contact Andy Burns for more info. We also have FAS accredited speakers available for society workshops to other Astro Societies in the South and South West of the UK. Again, contact Andy Burns for more information

 

8 BBC Radio Wiltshire

This is now in a recorded format during the morning show in Wiltshire, but
any questions can be asked and will be used in the show. Meanwhile we will
be asked to comment on all upcoming (and newsworthy happenings) as they
occur. These go out to all regions around Wiltshire.

 

8 Community Links and Public Outreach:

We are happy to give talks to other groups and societies within the region,
from Scouts and Cubs through WI and Civic societies to Business clubs. Specialist areas include all aspects of visual astronomy, telescope setups, Solar observing and imaging, astro-photography and satellite observing. 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, and WAS will be heavily involved in many public events. Contact Andy Burns via our contacts page for more info on this.

8 Light Pollution.

Andy Burns is currently the Wiltshire contact for the Campaign for Dark Skies.

 

8 WAS Summer BBQ 2010

The summer 2010 BBQ will be announced nearer the time. Watch out for other events organised by the society which will be featured on this page.

8 William Herschel Museum

Andy Burns is now involved with the Museum in Bath. A superb local historical site to visit, being the location where the planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Contact the Museum for more information. 2008-2009 will see a major overhaul of the museum as part of the International Year of Astronomy.

8 Faulkes Telescope

Wiltshire Astronomical Society has society access to the Faulkes Telescope network. These two professional telescopes located in Hawaii and Australia give members the opportunity to log on to and access image data and telescopes remotely. Visit the Faulkes Website for more information. .

8 GEO/Griffin Observatory - Spain (Coming Soon)

Wiltshire Astronomical Society has society, in conjunction with a major University Astronomy department, private individuals and commercial partners is in the process of setting up a stunning new observatory in Southern Spain. Designed for educational outreach, WAS Members will have privileged access to this great facility once it is up and running Using some of the finest amateur telescope and imaging equipment, the site has in excess of 250 clear days/nights/year, and is located in an exceptional dark site near to the historic city of Ronda. More information soon on this exciting project. .

 

 
     
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