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OBSERVE THE PLANETS: 14 Feb
Come along for an evening to view the Planets and other objects during our Observing event. See panel to the right, or the EVENTS page for details.

ROADWORKS: 20Jan-21Feb
Please note that there is no access to Bredhurst via the Maidstone Road bridge coming from Rainham due to roadworks. A diversion is in place, via Hempstead and Lidsing, which will add a few minutes to your journey.

Our meetings are held at Bredhurst Village Hall. Unless otherwise stated, meetings normally open at 7:40pm for an 8pm start, finishing around 10pm. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
See EVENTS page for details of our events.

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Many of you will remember MSAS as one of our 'lockdown' partners. You are invited to register and watch their forthcoming meetings, at a cost of just £2 per meeting.

MKAS App
The MKAS App is now available for members and visitors to install on your phones and tablets and use on your computers.

The app is free for all, and is the quickest way to access information on MKAS events and get to recent Alerts as well as find out your membership details, or how to join for non-members.

The app is not available on the App Stores; to install, follow these simple instructions to install it on your device.

We hope you find it as useful as we do, and we will add more functionality over time.
MKAS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We are looking for a permanent site to house our historic GP20 Telescope, and make use of it.
If you know anybody with some land, or an outbuilding, or perhaps a clubhouse, where we could move the telescope to, and set it up for use, we are keen to speak to you.
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The Mid-Kent Astronomical Society (MKAS)
As Kent's premier Astronomy society, MKAS provides for amateurs and enthusiasts to follow and share in all things Astronomical. A very friendly and helpful group, supporting its members and visitors with stimulating and interesting talks, events, and giving free advice on how to do Astronomy and use equipment.

MKAS has over 100 members of all levels of expertise, and runs an Observatory housing a 14 inch telescope, which one day will be upgraded to a 20 inch research grade telescope that is currently being prepared.

So, if you don't know how to set up your Telescope, come along and be shown at the Telescope Surgery. If you are just starting in Astronomy, come along to a meeting and get free advice on what you need and how you can progress in astronomy. Also, check out The Guide on this website: a resource designed for beginners.

And for the more advanced, why not join in on one of the projects?
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Events
MKAS run many event for its members and for the public.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
See the EVENTS page for details.

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MKAS has a number of projects that members can get involved in.
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MEMBER OBSERVING
MKAS are planning an observing session for Members on Friday 14th in the field at the rear of Bredhurst Village Hall.

If you would like to join us, for a romantic night under the stars, and even bring a telescope of your own, please feel free to join us from 7pm onwards till late.

If you do intend to come along please keep an eye on this notice to check for any last minute cancellation by 6pm on Friday.

If this event has to be cancelled there will be a club meeting with an astronomy related presentation in the hall starting 8pm as usual, doors open at 7:30pm.

NEXT EVENT:
TOMORROW
MKAS Observing Evening **ALL WEATHER EVENT**
Bredhurst Village Hall
Weather / clear skies permitting, we will have telescopes set up to view the night sky. You are also invited to bring your own telescopes, if you have one.

If conditions are not suitable for observing there will be a presentation in the Hall, as well as an MKAS Member Photo Showcase.

Please wear suitable warm clothing and be prepared for a wet or muddy field.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall.

With regret the Family Space Night scheduled for this date has been postpo...
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The James Irwin Observatory is
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It will remain closed until further notice.
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