Manchester astronomical society
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The Manchester Astronomical Society claims to be the oldest provincial astronomical society in England. Founded as the North Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association in 1892, its name and emphasis changed when it became a local society in 1903.
. However, these meetings are currently taking place in room H8 of the Sackville Street Building
while the observatory is refurbished.
Meetings
The society normally meet every Thursday evening in the Godlee ObservatoryGodlee Observatory
The Godlee Observatory is an old astronomical observatory located in a tower on the roof of the University of Manchester's Sackville Street building , in the City Centre of Manchester, England. It was gifted to the city of Manchester by Francis Godlee when construction was completed in 1902...
. However, these meetings are currently taking place in room H8 of the Sackville Street Building
Sackville Street
Sackville Street may refer to:*Sackville Street , a street in central Manchester, England and also the name of a large, historic building on that street...
while the observatory is refurbished.
Recent Presidents
- 2009 – Present Dr. Barry Henshall
- 2003 - 2009 Graham Hodson
- 2000 - 2003 Guy D. Duckworth
- 1997 - 2000 R. Brierley