Manchester Astronomical Society

Manchester Astronomical Society
Abbreviation	MAS
Formation	1903
Legal status	Society
Purpose/focus	To promote and encourage an educational and popular interest in the science of astronomy.
Location	Manchester, England
Official languages	English
President	Dr. Barry Henshall
Affiliations	British Astronomical Association, Society for the History of Astronomy , Federation of Astronomical Societies
Website	Manchester Astronomical Society

The Manchester Astronomical Society claims to be the oldest provincial astronomical society in England. Founded as the North Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association in 1892, its name and emphasis changed when it became a local society in 1903.

Meetings

The society normally meet every Thursday evening in the Godlee Observatory. However, these meetings are currently taking place in room H8 of the Sackville Street Building while the observatory is refurbished.^[1]

Recent Presidents

• 2009 – Present Dr. Barry Henshall
• 2003 - 2009 Graham Hodson
• 2000 - 2003 Guy D. Duckworth
• 1997 - 2000 R. Brierley

References

1. ^ http://www.manastro.co.uk/

See also

• Godlee Observatory

External links

• Manchester Astronomical Society- Official Website

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