Lancaster and Morecambe Astronomical Society
2012 -
2013 session
New: Visit the
Society’s Flickr page
for observations and astro images
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Welcome to the LaMAS web site. This site is developed and maintained by LaMAS to provide astronomical resource to local amateur astronomers. The Lancaster and Morecambe Astronomical Society was formed in 1978 to provide a friendly forum for local amateur astronomers and people interested in all things astronomical. The society caters for everyone interested in Astronomy, from beginners to experts, from amateurs to Professional Astronomers, of all ages. We currently have about 50 members. The society meets once per month, at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. We meet in the small meeting room of the Church of the Ascension, Junction of Michaelson Road/ Lancaster Road, Torrisholme. Click for a Map and Directions. The Society holds 10 meetings per year (from September to June) on a variety of topics. Why not browse through the list of forthcoming presentations? Each meeting is £1.50, including tea/coffee and biscuits. Under 18s are free! Annual Membership is £10.00 (subscriptions run from January - January) If you have any queries, questions or suggestions, please contact us at the society View April’s Sky
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May 1st “3-D Cosmology by Candle light” By Bob Blake Furness and
South Lakes Astronomical Society Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Church of the Ascension, Michealson Ave. TorrisholmeEntry £1.50 (refreshments included)Everyone welcome! |
Cosmology has
always been a key part of astronomy, and particularly in the modern era with
theories of the size, shape and fate of the Universe. Come along in May and
discover the Cosmos on the largest scale! |
