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About Aberdeen Astronomical Society
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| AAS was formed in 1969 and has a
current membership of about 35.
The society meets monthly (second Tuesday of the
month) from September to
May. During term times the meetings are held at the RGC (Robert
Gordon's College, School Hill, Aberdeen), where a
talk/presentation is normally given by either a guest speaker or
a society member. (Directions to RGC)
AAS also meets
once a month (fourth Tuesday of the month throughout the year) at
Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, where we hold informal observing evenings.
If you want to try out a few telescopes or learn how to get the most out
of your model, then these are the evenings for you. AAS members
are also on hand to point out features of the night sky. If the
skies are cloudy then we retreat inside the Centre for astronomical
discussions! (Directions to Bettridge Centre)
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| AAS organises occasional visits to Scottish observatories (such as
University of St. Andrews, pictured right) and planetaria. We meet up for special astronomical events,
such as eclipses and meteor showers and are keen aurora watchers. We
also organise observing at our dark sky site in Midmar. |
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AAS holds regular public observing evenings
around the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire area (such as the Bennachie Centre near
Kemnay). If you'd like to come along to one of
these events, contact AAS or look out for Public Events posted on
our Events Page for further information. Several AAS members possess their own telescopes and if you are
thinking of purchasing one yourself, then AAS members are always happy
to oblige with advice. Come and try out a few different types at
one of our Betteridge observing nights.
The society is able to offer talks and guidance to the wider public
(>> more details).
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Society meetings were previously held at the historic Cromwell Tower Observatory
at King’s College in Old Aberdeen (pictured right). AAS were extremely grateful to the
Department
of Physics, University of Aberdeen for the use of the CTO during the
several years it used the building. |
 
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AAS Committee:
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| Honorary President: |
John MacNicol |
| Secretary: |
Neal Weston |
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Communications Officer: |
Sheri Karl |
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Treasurer: |
Paul Nesvadba |
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| Other Committee Members: |
Tim Browett
Neville Browne
Torcuill
Torrance
Karen Yuill |
Contact
AAS
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