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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 Workshops. 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.
Click here to read about the MKAS projects...
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50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
MKAS and the Canterbury Academy will be opening the doors to the James Irwin Observatory on 19 July as part of an evening of entertaining fact finding about the Apollo 11 Moon landing and that "one small step for Man, one giant leap for mankind".
There will be a chance, weather permitting, to view Jupiter and some of its moons. The observatory was opened by fellow Apollo 15 Moon walker, James "Jim" Irwin. Keep watching our Events page for more details, as they are released.
This will be a ticket only event. FREE tickets will go on sale this week!
NEXT EVENT:
19th July Prof David Rees - The Eagle has landed - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landingThe High School Canterbury 1900hrs -2200hrs“Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has Landed.”
These immortal words announced the landing of Apollo 11’s lunar module in the Sea of Tranquillity on 20th July 1969.
Come along and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this fantastic achievement by three brave astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. This event will be suitable for ages 5 upwards. The talks and the exhibition will be fully accessible although unfortunately only the more able bodied will be ab...
MORE DETAILS
The James Irwin Observatory is
Currently Closed
and Due to Reopenon 26th July 2019
Check here after 19:30 on the day to get final confirmation before travelling in case clouds prevent us opening.See EVENTS page for details
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