Abingdon Astronomical Society

Useful Astronomical Links

Local Societies

The Federation of Astronomical Societies Abingdon AS is a member of the FAS. This site lists most amateur ASs in the UK and has hypertext links to many of them, as well as FAS information and details of conventions.
All amateur astronomical societies in the south of England are listed in AstroSouth 2010.
Hanwell Community Observatory The community observatory near Banbury in the north of Oxfordshire
Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group A neighbouring AS to the north
Aylesbury AS Another neighbouring AS to the north-east
Wycombe AS A neighbouring AS to the east
Reading AS Our neighbouring AS to the south-east
Newbury AAS Our neighbouring AS to the south
Hampshire Astronomical Group Another AS to the south
Andover Astronomical Society Our neighbouring AS to the south west
Wiltshire Astronomical Society A neighbouring AS to the west.
Swindon Stargazers Another neighbouring AS to the west.



Other Societies, Society Lists and Related Links

Manchester Astronomical Society The provincial astronomical society with the longest continuous history in England
Paul's Astronomy Site Astronomical website by the secretary of Wycombe AS. Includes articles aimed at beginners.



Member's Websites

Paul McGale Paul shows what can be done from the suburbs of Oxford with some narrow band filters and a lot of patience.
Cliff Jones Cliff Jone's astrophotography site.
Julian Mole Julian Mole's gallery of astrophotography.
Deborah Hambly Fancy an astronomical holiday in New Zealand? Then contact Astronomy Adventures (NZ). Come see the Starry Splendour of the Southern Sky! Courtesy of former AAS member Deborah Hambly.



Astronomical Information

Current European Weather This site has links to sources of weather satellite data for Europe
Five day weather forecast for Oxford, UK from AccuWeather.com - will it be OK for the observing evening?
Latest IR image for UK and Europe See where the clouds are in the latest IR satellite image for Europe and N. Africa
Heavens-Above For predictions of satellite visibility and much other astronomical information
Astroplace A large astronomy portal aimed at amateurs, educators and professionals
HM Nautical Almanac Office's Eclipse page The official UK website for lunar and solar eclipses
NASA's Eclipse page (Fred Espenak) The website for lunar and solar eclipses
British Astronomical Association Home Page BAA information and news
Campaign For Dark Skies A British Astronomical Association initiative to campaign for a reduction in the amount of light pollution so that more people can appreciate the wonders of the heavens.
Milky Way panorama images 360° panorama images of the Milky Way from the University of Potsdam in Germany



Back to AAS home page
Back to AAS home page

Comments to webmaster@abingdonastro.org.uk Last revision: 7 December 2008