Welcome to the web site of the Chipping Norton Amateur
Astronomy Group (CNAAG) we hope you find it interesting and informative. The
group was formed in January 2005 to act as a focal group for local astronomers
and anyone with an interest in the universe. We started in 2005 with just 4 keen
observers and, to date (April 2008) have over 35 enthusiastic stargazers on our
list. We meet indoors regularly on the third Monday of each month to talk
astronomy and usually present an illustrated astronomical talk or demonstration.
We also observe from several exclusive locations one of which is close to the
ancient Rollright Stones, part of which is included on our group logo.
After three years of operation and growing membership we now are starting to
become part of the national astronomical society listings and our plans are to
continue to improve our operation for the benefit of its members.All of our
meetings are open to everyone - no equipment , experience or skill
required, just bring along your enthusiasm ( and a warm coat if outdoors
), the stars and universe will do the rest. Whatever your level of
interest we invite you to get in touch and it will be great to meet you .
PLEASE NOTE :
The CNAAG web site
is about to be overhauled by BH & DH , the two web 'gurus' , so it may
occasionally appear to
'throw a wobbly' - be patient , it
will improve to become an even better web site than it is already .
Asteroid John (Fletcher)
May 2008
*IMPORTANT NOTICE* CNAAG MOVES TO SUBSCRIBED STATUS
MEMBERSHIP
Note that anyone joining the
group from January to end of June will only be required to pay 50% of the
joining fee
Members Sign in:
In a email from Callum Potter President of the Federation of
Astronomical Societies, writes:
Attached is an invitation from Steve Owens the UK IYA 2009
Co-ordinator to discuss your ideas for IYA2009. The events generated through
this process will form the core of the grassroots activities for the year. Your
involvement will be crucial in ensuring that the objectives for are met, and
that 2009 is a year to remember.
Invite for Participation in
IYA2009 pdf file: Download file Now! (54kb pdf)
Nasa and the Pheonix Lander
News: Download PDF file Now! (3.21mb pdf)
Mars
Pheonix Lander arrived := 00:53:33 Monday 26th May 2008 BST.
Remember - Eastern US Time + 5hr = British Summer Time

Pheonix on Mars
Please note
that all text and pictures on this web site are copyright of the Chipping Norton
Amateur Astronomy Group unless stated otherwise . Robin Smitten,founder
member CNAAG starwatchers
set up on a warm summer evening - somewhere in North Oxfordshire ,
U.K.
Next meeting - Monday 21st
July
All being well this will be an outdoor meeting at the
Rollright Site.
Saturday
20th September -
Federation of
Astronomical Societies Convention at the Institute of Astronomy , Cambridge - a
fascinating day out in a fantastic facility - definitely a CNAAG delegation required .
Contact Robin direct if you can come .
Note1:
For Links to other web sites See: "LINKS
PAGE"
Note2:
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.
