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.
Andover Astronomical Society Our neighbouring AS to the south west
Newbury AAS Our neighbouring AS to the south
Reading AS Our neighbouring AS to the south-east
Wycombe AS Our neighbouring AS to the east
Aylesbury AS Another neighbouring AS to the north-east
Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group A neighbouring AS to the north
Hanwell Community Observatory The new community observatory being set up near Banbury in the north of Oxfordshire



Other Societies, Society Lists and Related Links

Manchester Astronomical Society The provincial astronomical society with the longest continuous history in England
Nightlife Site associated with the Nightlife news sheet covering amateur astronomy in southern England
Anthony and Christopher Seal Astronomical website by two brothers, whose interests include solar astronomy and astrophotography
Paul's Astronomy Site Astronomical website by the secretary of Wycombe AS. Includes articles aimed at beginners.



Member's Websites

AAS member Paul McGale's Astrophotography pages Paul shows what can be done from the suburbs of Oxford with some narrow band filters and a lot of patience.
Star Trail Mobile Planetarium The Star Trail Mobile Planetarium - the mobile planetarium service to schools and other organisations provided by AAS member John Napper.
Astronomy Adventures (NZ) 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
AccuWeather.com local forecast 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
UK 1999 Eclipse main page The official UK website for the 1999 eclipse
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



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