Renfrewshire Astronomical Society

The Renfrewshire Astronomical Society is based at the Coats Observatory in Paisley, and meets every Friday at 7:30pm.

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**** Urgent message Tonights talk 08th Dec 11 by Prof John Brown has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions *****

It may be possible to re-schedule for a later date which will be advised in due course.

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• Visual Observing (naked eye, binoculars, telescopes)                                                          
• Digital and Film based imaging of 
             > Solar
             > Planetary
             > Lunar 
             > Meteor showers
             > Nebulae
             > Galaxies
• Spectroscopy
• Digital image processing
• Telescope and accessory making, optics, electronics, mechanics, etc.
• Astrophysics and cosmology

In addition to the above, the Society hosts a series of talks by eminent researchers in their chosen fields. The talks are open to the public and are aimed at a level that beginners and experts can appreciate.

Image Of The Week

Jupiter Taken By Mark Hill Jupiter Taken By Mark Hill

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