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We will post card models and links to card models that you can download and build yourself , please see image and link on this page.
Older card models can be found under Images or Models for Download.
You can also download the latest PDF file for the SAS - Newsletter under Recent posts
Observing Sessions and Events for 2010
Thu, 07/01/2010 - 05:27 — MikeShooting the sky
Chris Brown explains how to take your own stunning astro photos !
Feel free to bring your camera / tripod along . Beginners welcome !
Venue : Shetland Museum and Archives , Lerwick
Date : 11 September 2010
Time : 7.30pm - 9.00pm (Doors open from 7.00 pm)
Price : £ 2.00 , free for SAS members / concessionary
Tickets : Available at the door ,
pre booking is recommended (please phone 01595 741562)
Please see the attachment below !
News about the recent lecture by Prof. John Bown can be found in News (or visit Images under SAS Events )
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SAS AGM 2010
Mon, 22/03/2010 - 02:11 — MikeFor an overview , please go to the News section in the menu bar !
Yippee ! The 12 inch Dobsonians have arrived !
Sun, 21/02/2010 - 19:48 — MikeShetland Astronomical Society now has two new identical 12 inch Dobsonian telescopes with motorised Goto systems. These are Sky Watcher Flex Tube telescopes from the company Optical Vision. Members can arrange to borrow one of these for home observing. The telescopes will also be used for SAS star parties and other events.
More pictures are available in the Images section of the website, under SAS 12 inch Dobsonian.
Links to Other Sites
Other Web Sites of Interest - Please click on "Read More" at the bottom of the page for further links !
Astronomer Royal for Scotland - Prof John Brown
Open University Astronomy Courses - "I want to study astronomy"Find out about courses at the Open University
The Bradford Robotic Telescope - I wish I had a big telescope ! Go and use it,it is free of charge!!
Astronomy Now - The night sky each week !Online planet- star chart and more !
Scottish Solar System - Project for International Year of Astronomy 2009
Planetary radio - online astronomy/science radio with downloadable MP3 soundfiles
The Jodcast - Podcasts from Jodrell Bank
NASA Index Page - Nasa Live TV and Education Sites
Astronomy for beginners - A good site for beginners who are interested in astronomy
Stargazer - Good stargazing site
Astronomy.Shetland - Another good Shetland Site
Astro Tips.com - A good Pocket PC Site
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Booking a 12 inch Dobsonian Telescope
Members can arrange to borrow one of the Society`s 12 inch Dobsonian telescopes for home observing.
A telescope is available for use by members in the Northern Isles (please contact
to make arrangements).
A further telescope is for use by members in other areas of Shetland (please contact
Please feel free to make use of them .