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Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Here is one of Bud Budzynski’s Mars shots. You’ll find two more in the gallery. Go compare. 
Nice work Bud.
Change of programme.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Jun 20: Steve Harris: ‘Light, Our Only Messenger from the Skies’ will take the place of Ann Davies and David Boyd: ‘Chasing the Moon’s Shadow’.
August 15: Ann Davies and David Boyd: ‘Chasing the Moon’s Shadow’ will take the place of Bob Mizon ‘APOD’ which has been re -scheduled for next year.
The Whirlpool Galaxy
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Just received this from Bill Reed. His first proper attempt at imaging a ‘faint fuzzy’. Pretty impressive I’d say! Thanks Bill.
Ron
April meeting
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
A warm welcome to our new members and all who visited us for the first time last night. It was nice to see so many new faces. Thanks to everyone who asked questions and to those providing the answers. It was an excellent chance to share experience and expertise. It was certainly a full evening and I hope not too many of you missed your regular bedtime. 
Many thanks to the ‘catering staff’ and those who ‘volunteered’ to help with the washing up!
Clear skies
Ron
Point and touch
Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Venus, Jupiter and crescent Moon moon in competition with Westland’s car park lights ( taken with my mobile!)
Claire
Turn out the lights
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Interesting and well-written in the Guardian today about light pollution. Read it here.
BAA Winchester Weekend
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Arthur Davis, John Chuter and I attended the 46th Winchester Weekend 30 March to 1 April. A good time was had by all! A great range of topics and excellent speakers. Lots of opportunity to meet and chat with other astronomy nuts. I highly recommend this event! I would have added a picture here, but like the dope I am I managed to delete it from the camera. 
Ron
Having fun
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
These are not brilliant, but this was my first attempt at messing around with my small point and shoot camera. I placed my £30 camera on a tripod and aimed it through the lens in my telescope! Although not the most professional shots it just proves that even beginners can have a bit of fun!!
Lorna
Avalon Marshes events
Monday, February 27th, 2012
We had two excellent evenings at the Avalon Marshes Centre on 25th and 26th Feb. Over 70 attended and we were able to get some viewing in before a talk to round off the evenings. Thanks to the Simons Clarke and Beard for hosting the event and providing refreshments.
Some of the group at the Avalon Centre event Sunday26th Feb
February meeting
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
A very warm welcome to our new members! It was good to meet you. Hope you enjoyed Bob Mizon’s talk and the rest of the evening as much as I did.
Clear skies
Ron