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The group was founded in January 2005 with just 4 amateur astronomers with the intention of forming an informal focus group for anyone interested in the stars and space . By April 2008 we had over 35 very keen stargazers on our contact list - a fantastic response and growing all the time .We aim to meet regularly indoors ( although not exclusively)where astronomy talks and demonstrations take place in an informal and sociable atmosphere (ie . without feet and hands freezing !) . Observing takes place whenever commitments and the weather allow and we have the choice of several exclusive observing sites including areas close to the magical Rollright Stones , a unique privilege for the group. Since July 2008 we have moved on to a subscribed status which now allows us to ensure that we can plan events both now and in the future and ensure that we can operate in a professional manner for the benefit of our members and the general public. Whilst we have a strong and dedicated committee the emphasis is always on the fun and enjoyment that astronomy offers and we welcome everyone to all of our meetings . There is no requirement to have any astronomical knowledge , equipment or experience ( but if you have , bring it along ) , all you need to bring is your interest and enthusiasm ( and possibly a warm coat ! ) - the stars and universe above Chipping Norton will do the rest. Whatever your level of interest , please get in touch and it will be great to meet you.
Chairman ROBIN SMITTEN Robin@cnaag.com Tel: 07527224411, Membership JEREMY WELLINGHAM jeremy@wellingham.com 01608 674070
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
NEXT OBSERVING SESSION Keep one eye on this panel, the other on the weather, you will be notified!
Next meeting Monday 20th February-The FOX INN 7:00 for 8:00 start Mike Frost Talk
"Jeremiah Horrocks, Samuel Foster, Nathanial Nye - a Detective Story" Everyone invited
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An evening invitation to CNAAG club members to visit the University of Oxford Department of Physics and access to the rooftop observatory .
29th March numbers limited, deadline 5th March, see word doc
Trip to Mill Hill observatory in London - Postponed for time being.Would have been too expensive with too few subscribers.
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BBC2 STARGAZING LIVE WEBSITE (click here)
Click for Stargazing Live Rollright Stones and Mel's Milkyway Image
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31.01.2012 Red Lion Little Compton Photo John Vincent See Witney TV
Monday Jan. 2nd - SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY - Outside Jaffe & Neale Bookshop in
Chipping Norton town centre.
Saturday 14th January - Public observing event at The Rollright Stones
Time Lapse image by Photographer Mel.
"The top of Rollright hill was so admirably suited to the purposes of the Druid astrologers,
that our modern astronomers might profitably select it as the site of a great Midland observatory."
An extract from "A Temple of the Sun : A Guide to the Druidical Remains at Little Rollright "
written by the Reverend Percival Oakley Hill 1894
Some of the CNAAG Members Taken at the Rollright Stones Observation Site (April 2010)
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NOTE TO ALL CNAAG MEMBERS
Those involved in the GCSE course:- First Tuesday of the Month
in the Chequers for the next session.
Members don't forget to checkout the Members page!
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MEETINGS VENUE
Every 3rd MONDAY of each month in The FOX
HOTEL - 7.30 for an 8.00pm start
Everyone welcome.
Join the CNAAG group now for a fantastic tour around the universe -
membership subscription only £15.00 single & £20.00 family !
(£7.50 and £10 if After Jan 1st.) Download pdf
Everyone with an interest in the stars , moon and planets are invited to come along and explore the night sky in the company of Amateur Astronomers .You will be sharing the experience with fellow stargazers and we will be carrying out live observations, (please check when the next observing session will be, see above). Take part in observing the night sky in detail from the vantage point of the magical Neolithic monuments of the Rollright Stones. The night sky will provide an almost endless spectacle of glittering , distant objects to observe.
DIARY DATES - A BUSY TIME AHEAD
In the pipeline -
a Saturday trip to Herschel museum in Bath , a day
out at the Space Centre at Leicester,
and ( something a bit different) ,
a look around - and in - the Vulcan bomber , kept in airworthy condition
at Wellesbourne - WOW !
Observing night Thursday (3rd June 2010) at the Rollright Stones.
Thursday 3rd June 2010 - 4 telescopes , 2 digital cameras and 6 Cnaag members
assembled at the Stones for some stunning views for the first really
late night session of the summer under a sky that did nothing other than
get better and better as the night wore on
see full details on Archive page
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Spring MoonWatch week 2010 a great success
A grateful thanks to everyone who made the week, a full report and pictures can be seen by using the Left column link.
The Children's drawing competition:- Winners Chloe and Will.
See CNAAG Picture Gallery
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SUNSPOT REPORT - Keep observing with SAFETY in Mind
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN -
USE an APPROPRIATE SOLAR FILTER OR PROJECT THE IMAGE
Here below is the Quick Snapshot of Sunspot Group 16/02/2011 by John Vincent
John's comment - "This shot of the sun was, for speed, simply rattled off in the Olympus software that came with the camera".
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Sunspot Image Today:- Click Here
Take Care.Bryan
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Delta-Wings Forever
Help:- Vulcan XH558 Flying-Appeal- Click Here
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Geoffrey Burbidge - 1925 - 2010 World renowned astrophysicist
Geoffrey Burbidge , born in Chipping Norton , died in January this year 2010. As part of the team which included Margaret Burbidge , Fred Hoyle & Willy Fowler - known as the B2FH team , they produced one of the most profound scientific papers of the century in which they showed that every known element ,probably every thing we are made of , came from the formation of stars . CNAAG will be presented an account of his life at the last meeting in March 2010 Robin Smitten
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VISIT HEAVENS-ABOVE FOR ISS, IRIDIUM AND ALL SATELLITE PASS TIMES
Get monthly Skymap its free to download
For your interest:- Link to Astronomical Calandar- Here
See the ISS come together- Here
Websites to amateur astronomers in Europe.
SPACE HARDWARE Use the link to Heavens Above to keep track of the latest ISS / Shuttle mission , and all other satellite passes.
You will never fall asleep at this telescope....... click HERE
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More pictures from our members.
See also CNAAG Picture Gallery
The Pleiades, by Oliver Stogdon
John Vincent
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Moon & Venus Taken by Tom on the night of 16th April from Long Compton - Nikon D50 .
and (right) Bliss Mill Moon & Venus by Kevin Worvill April 2010
Here is a New addition to the group - The David "HENDERSCOPE" DH's huge 18.5 " Dobsonian
Pictures taken on Sunday 3rd May by Tom Smitten from Long Compton 8" Orion OTA & Bressler ocular electronic
eyepiece taken straight from mirror. Mare Imbrium with crater Plato and Alpine valley running through mountain range
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CLICK TO GO TO HEAVENS-ABOVE FOR ALL ISS , IRIDIUM FLARES AND ALL OTHER SATELLITE PASS INFORMATION INCLUDING VISIBLE COMETS
UK LIGHT POLUTION MAP FOR VISUAL OBSERVERS or this (thanks Mel)
Jenny and Bob still have their house in Cyprus for rent and a CNAAG delegation would be at favourable rates. - Contact Bob and Jenny on 01608 642737.
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CNAAG starwatchers set up on a warm summer evening - somewhere in North Oxfordshire , U.K.