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Lunar Eclipse Observing Evening

(11.05.11)

The Nene Valley Astronomical Society will be hosting a special observing evening on Wednesday 15th June to view the evenings Total Lunar Eclipse. The session will be held at Chelveston Village Hall from 8.30pm.

Eta Aquarid Meteors

(02.05.11)

The early hours of Thursday 5th May offer the chance to see the Eta Aquarid meteors in the pre-dawn sky as they reach their annual maximum. The orbital debris left over the Comet Halley, the meteors appear to eminate from the constellation of Aquarius. Although the radiant is quite low down in the south-east,the Moon is well out of the way and will not interfere should you fancy some spotting some meteors.

Starting Out In Astrophotography

(19.04.11)

Our thanks to Dave Eagle for his excellent presentation on Starting out in Astrophotography at April’s Chelveston meeting. A really inspiring evening. We look forward to seeing some of your results at forthcoming meetings and don’t forget that we can also include images on this web site and in our monthly newsletter. Now all we need are some clear skies……!

Major Update To This Web Site

(15.03.11)

We're currently in the process of updating this site, expanding its content as well as improving it's functionality and making

it easier to navigate around. If you have any suggestions as to additional content then please get in touch.

Chelveston Observing Evenings

(22.08.10)

Following a number of recent requests from members for more observing evenings, the Nene Valley Astronomical Society

has arranged to use Chelveston Village Hall on the second Friday of each month from 8.00pm. The evenings will be

informal gatherings with members invited to bring along their own telescopes / binoculars for a stargazing session from

a relatively dark location. The society telescope will also be available to use. Admission to the evenings is free (although

contributions to funds are always welcome!). Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be available at a nominal charge.

Summer Social Evening - 14th August

(26.07.10)

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our Summer Social Evening at Chelveston Village Hall on Saturday 14th

August from 8.00pm. The evening is open to all members and friends with tickets costing £5.00 per person. To assist in

catering arrangements, we would be grateful if you could confirm that you are attending to Steve Williams by the 12th

August. Payment is preferred in advance, but can be made on the evening. The evening will follow a similar format to last

years, with a BBQ from 8.00pm followed by an observing session if the skies are clear, so feel free to bring along your

telescope! In addition we also hope to hold a short quiz during the evening, with a suitable prize being awarded to the

winning entrant.

Wellingborough Meeting - 2nd August

(25.07.10)

Owing to many members being on holiday, it has been decided to cancel this the meeting at Wellingborough which was originally

scheduled to take place on 2nd August. We will however be returning to the Friends Meeting House in Wellingborough for our

meeting on Monday 6th September

Institute of Astronomy Link Established

(25.05.10)

Nene Valley Astronomical Society has established a link with the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. Check out their website at

http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/ for details of some excellent public lectures and observing sessions. You can also download their astronomy podcast.

Perseid BBQ

(20.05.10)

This years society Perseid BBQ will be held on Saturday 14th August at Chelveston Village Hall. The event begins at 8.00pm and all members and friends are welcome. Tickets as last year cost £5.00 per person. This year will also plan to include an informal quiz as part of the evening with a prize available to the winning entrant. Further details shortly....

Local Society Astro-Quiz