** Welcome to the Havering Astronomical Society's 30th Anniversary year! **
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE HAVERING ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
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Astronomy is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, but it’s easy to be put off by technical jargon, the high price of the equipment and the difficulty of knowing where to start. You don’t need to be a scientist, or have expensive equipment – all you need is an interest in looking up at the night sky and a wish to know more about it. Our society is for anyone intrigued by the night sky.
We aim to bring astronomy to the attention of our local community by holding meetings and observing events, and giving educational talks to youth organisations and schools. At our monthly meetings, we host talks given by visiting speakers and our own members, on a variety of astronomy-related topics. Our Young Astronomers Group holds monthly meetings for young people aged 8-16 who wish to find out more about the night sky.
You are very welcome to come along to one of our meetings before deciding to join. Whatever your current level of interest, you will be sure to find someone to chat with and broaden your knowledge. Please feel free to browse our website to discover who we are and what we do. You are welcome to get in touch to enquire about the society, or to ask general questions on astronomy.
Les Jones,
Chairperson
Young Astronomers
Our YA Group is for children, aged 8-16, interested in space and astronomy. We hold a wide range of talks and activities, with opportunities for stargazing. We had a great visit to
Bayfordbury Observatory in November. See our
YA page for info and photos about our meetings and activities.
Observing at Thames Chase, Upminster
(members only)
Go/no go decisions will be circulated
via the HAS Observing Group Chat on WhatsApp.
NB: no access to buildings or any facilities at Thames Chase during these observing evenings. * If you wish to join the
WhatsApp group, please contact Les Brand on
lesbrand@gmail.com *
Next HAS club meetings -
Further below -
ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION - CLICK ON THUMBNAILS BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS!
'Images of Summer' slideshow, Sept 2023
In surname order - auto-rotates; or you can scroll using the arrows
'Images of Summer' slideshow, September 2023
Opening slide - Solar prominences
Liz Watson
Cygnus Wall
Andy Bennettt
M13
Andy Bennett
Crescent Nebula
Andy Bennett
North America Nebula
Andy Bennett
Lion Nebula
Andy Bennett
North America and Pelican Nebulae
Les Brand
Veil Nebula
Les Brand
The Sun
Les Brand
Crescent Nebula
Les Brand
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
Martin Gill
Blue Snowball Nebula
Martin Gill
NGC 7008 – Fetus Nebula
Martin Gill
M57 – Ring Nebula
Martin Gill
M33
Martin Gill
Witch's Broom Nebula
Ian Moss
M101 with supernova (September 2023)
Ian Moss
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
Ian Moss
Crescent Nebula
Ian Moss
Saturn
Ian Moss
Moon setting over London between the Shard and the London Eye
Sarah O'Shea
Moon setting over London, Sarah O'Shea
The Moon
Andy Relf
The Sun, with sunspots - 1
Andy Relf
The Sun, with sunspots - 2
Andy Relf
Veil Nebula
Andy Relf
Bat Nebula
Andy Relf
The Moon, Steve Smith
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
Steve Smith
Eastern Veil Nebula
Steve Smith
North America Nebula, Steve Smith
The Sun
Liz Watson
The Sun
Liz Watson
Solar prominences
Liz Watson
Solar limb
Liz Watson
Sunspots
Liz Watson
Moon and Venus, Dubrovnik
Bill Wood
Noctilucent clouds
Bill Wood
M56
Bill Wood
M57
Bill Wood
The Milky Way
Bill Wood
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Group photo by Cheryl Brice, June 2023
Martin's Monthly Challenge - March