lancashire

[thomasfn]

Hi guys, I am new to astrology and iam looking for dark sky sites in lancs, preferably near the burnley area, also info on meets that may take place in or around burnley, any help would be good thanks. Thomas f n.

[joe]

Before contacting this society (if they're still up and running);

Astronomy Centre near Burnley

I'd make sure you tell them you're more interested in ASTRONOMY.

[thomasfn]

My mistake LOL, I do know about this group but iam not sure it's still running but thank you anyway.

[joe]

http://www.fedastro.org.uk/fas/

[thomasfn]

Thanks for the link joe it helped alot, I'll give it a better looking over tonight when I get home, would still love to know of anyone in burnley that knows good local dark sky spots.

[Eclipse]

Hi guys, I am new to astrology

Better not say that to Sir Patrick.

[astroeddie]

Our very own Planetary Section Director, Mike Hezzelwood lives in Burnley.

[paulastro]

TAC is certainly still up and running. Facilities include x2 16" Meades, 12inch reflecting binoculars and an 8.5inch f12 refractor shortly to be mounted permanently outside, also a 30inch Dob which isn't currently in use. Peter Drew who runs it is also in the process of building a camera obscura - Peter is somewhat of an expert in these and has constructed them all over the world.
TAC is open every Saturday evenings and at other times for special events, just turn up.
If you want more details, send me a private email and I'll send you Peter's home contact details - the centres number is difficult to get if no-one is within earshot.