This is the official trailer for the IYA2009.

The FAS would like to welcome the newly formed Adur Astronomical Society, which will serve the Brighton area.

They are holding an introductory meeting on the 22nd of May, and will meet every 3rd Thursday in the Month at the Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Sussex at 7.30pm

The 2008 FAS Convention will be held at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, on September 20th.

A top line up of speakers; Prof. Barrie Jones, Nik Szymanek, Prof. Andy Fabian, Dr. Somak Raychaudhury

+ Trade stands and society displays
+ Tours of the telescopes (construction work permitting)
+ The legendary FAS Raffle
+ Astro-Imaging Competition

Thu 6th - Mon 10th March, 2008

The dark skies on the south coast of the Isle of Wight provided a brilliant backdrop for the inaugural Isle of Wight Star Party organised by the island's Vectis Astronomical Society (VAS) in association with the Southern Area Group of Astronomical Societies (SAGAS). About forty five astronomers travelled from as far as Devon and Cambridge for the event, which was held at the Brighstone Holiday Centre, between Thursday 6th March and Monday 11th March, 2008.

(photo - John Murrell looking through Celestron C14 - Credit Lucy Rogers)