Monthly Archives: September 2008

Today's FedAstro Convention 2008 at the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy

Blessed with beautiful sunshine today, I travelled to Cambridge for the 2008 Convention of the Federation of Astronomical Societies. On arrival, I found represented a good selection of astronomy equipment retailers, specialist organisations and astronomy societies. Plus, a very interesting … Continue reading →

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Declination Axis Problem – Alan Young Telescope

Well.. I was too hasty. In my previous post here, I said the restoration of the Alan Telescope was nearly finished. We had a meeting on Monday night and there is a problem with the Declination axis motor drive.

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Alan Young Telescope Restoration, Reaches Final Stages

Work continues at Cranbrook Astronomy Society, to restore the historic Alan Young telescope.

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