Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society

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Abbreviation MSAS Type Astronomical society		Formation 1969
Legal status Non-profit making registered charity Purpose Furthering interest in astronomy within the community Headquarters Sherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF, England

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England. It was formed in 1969. It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope which it owns and operates. The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.

The society is a member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.

Aims

The aims of the society are to:

further the interests of Astronomy and related subjects within the local community

introduce the public to the subject of Astronomy

provide a forum for education in Astronomy and observational techniques through a collaboration with the University of Nottingham

provide members with the best observational equipment possible.

Meetings

The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.

Outreach

The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings.

Funding

MSAS is a registered charity. It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.

Patrons

The patrons of the society are:

Professor Sir Francis Graham Smith, 13th Astronomer Royal (1982-1990).

Professor Michael R. Merrifield, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham.

References

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society Wikipedia

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