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Huddersfield Astronomy Society

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  1. Based in Huddersfield, we run a beginner's course, hold frequent meetings and host lectures by keynote speakers.

    Whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran astronomer, young or elderly, male or female you will be welcomed by the society. We hold regular meetings, lectures and we also run an astronomy beginners course.

    Our aim is to cover all aspects of astronomy, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue this fascinating science as far as they can.

    Please see our website or contact us for more details.

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Huddersfield Astronomical Society

Organisation last updated

  1. 08 August 2023

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  1. The Pavilion
  2. Huddersfield RUFC, Lockwood Park, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 6EN
    1. All key services are accessible. Wheelchair access
    2. Either, there are specially marked parking spaces for disabled people, or disabled people can park within 50 metres of an accessible entrance. Disabled parking
    3. There is a toilet which can be accessed by people with disabilities including wheelchair users. This means that it complies with the standards set out in Part M of the Building Regulations,'Access to and use of buildings. Fully accessible toilet

History

  1. The Society was formed in the early 1970s following the completion of an Adult Education Course. In 1972 the Society was formally started and we have met at 4A Railway Street ever since.
    Starting with 'mirror making' classes some enthusiastic members started the 'Observatory project' in 1973 which was completed in 1979.
    We have hosted many professional Astronomers at the Clubroom since 1973 and in 2008 we had a joint meeting with Huddersfield University. hosting Professor John Brown, Scotland's Astronomer Royal, to kick-off the Society's celebration of International year of Astronomy 2009.

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