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Northampton

Astronomy

Status:Active, open to new members
Group email: Astronomy group
When: Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd Tuesday

Leader: David Hasdell Tel: 01604 452613
Deputy: Charles Bond Tel: 07534 372975

The Astronomy Group is an exciting group this is open to everyone. It is suitable for the whole range of members, from those with little or no previously knowledge all the way through to those very much more engrossed in the subject.

Monthly meeting takes place in members’ houses and consist of films on various astronomical subjects and discussions. Notes are usually provided for members to take away to enable them to follow up topics raised in the meetings with further reading and study should they want to develop their knowledge further.

Programme for 2026

DateTopicPresenterVenue
March 10thOrion Constellation and Nebula John McEvoyJohn's House
April 14th Constellations and Astronomical Software and AtlasesDavid HasdellDave's House
May 12thExoplanets John McEvoyJohn's House
June 9thWhat the Ancients have taught usCharles BondCharles's House
July 14th Messier and Messier ObjectsCharles BondCharles's House
August 11thAsteroids, Comets, Oort Cloud and Kuiper BeltCharles BondCharles's House
September 8thSpanish Solar EclipseJohn McEvoyJohn's House
October 13thSpace Missions to the PlanetsDavid HasdellDave's House
November 10th Black HolesCharles BondCharles's House
December 8th Solar SystemJohn McEvoyJohn's House

Please contact David Hasdell by phone or the email address above.

Updated 04/2026