Usk Astronomical Society

The Society

The Usk Astronomical Society was formed over 25 years ago and has met every week during term time since then. It has many telescopes and other astronomical equipment for use by members. We also use the equipment, including our new planetarium, in talks which members give to schools and other organisations. We have an extensive library of astronomical books and videos which can be borrowed by members. Visits are organised to places of astronomical interest and we have an annual dinner at Christmas and a barbeque in the summer.

Summer 2010 Programme

The programme for this term, as usual, will be subject to the weather. On a clear evening, the option of observing the sky will be available to any members who may be interested, and so the meeting may amend the programme by common consent. Otherwise, we will continue with talks and discussion about all things astronomical.

22 April	Der Mond
29 April	Globular Clusters
6 May	The Night Sky this Month. Mars and Jupiter
13 May	Radio Astronomy
20 May	Active Galaxies
27 May	Weather Girl
3 June	Half Term. NO MEETING
10 June	The Night Sky this Month. Water on the moon
17 June	Birth of the Solar System
24 June	Planetarium demonstration
1 July	The Night Sky this Month. Digital Photography
8 July	Understanding Supernova
15 July	Quiz

Meeting Place

Usk Community Education Centre, Maryport Street, Usk. 7.00 pm every Thursday in term time.

Membership

The adult subscription is £20-00 per year (or £6.70 per term) and £1-00 each attendance. Juniors £2-00 per term and 50p for each attendance.

Prospective members are invited to attend a few meetings as our guest to see if they enjoy themselves before any commitment to join.

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