Visits (2019-2020)

Visits

The society organises trips to visit places of interest, exhibitions and conferences. Members pay for shared transport and any entrance fees as appropriate - with the society obtaining group discounts wherever possible.

15th - 16th November 2019 - International Astronomy Show

The International Astronomy Show was inaugurated in 2013 and proved to be a great success - including a visit by HAS members. The next show will be held on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November 2019.

The show is held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (CV8 2LZ) - the old site of the Royal Agricultural Show.

Information about the show and talks can be found here.

31st January - 1st February 2020 - European Astrofest

European AstroFest is the world's premier space conference and exhibition, bringing together the professional and amateur communities. AstroFest will once again take place at Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London.

More information about Astrofest and the conference schedule and speakers will be announced on the show's website here.

28th - 29th February 2020 - Hanwell Observatory and Oxford

Our Society trip to Oxford is planned for Friday 28th and Saturday 29th February 2020. The trip includes a guided visit to the Hanwell Community Observatory (here) starting late afternoon on the Friday with possible observing, weather permitting, using their 30 inch telescope. After an overnight stay, we have a guided visit to the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford (here) followed by an afternoon guided walking tour of "Astronomical Oxford". The tour will finish by 5 pm.

Saturday 21st March 2020 - Practical Astronomy Show

We are planning to visit this new show which is free to enter and offers a series of free talks about practical aspects of astronomy supported by displays from leading vendors. Aimed at all levels of knowledge, the show will cover all aspects of practical astro-photography and visual astronomy.

The show is hosted at Kettering Conference Centre and will run 9:30am - 5pm. See here for more information.