SPA Observing Sections
IF you've an interest in the stars, you just can't beat getting
outside and having a look for yourself. Despite the challenges of the
British climate, if you wrap up warm you'll be rewarded with some
splendid sights.
You don't have a telescope? No matter. There's plenty you can
see and do without one. All you need is a pair of eyes to begin
observing straight away - and a simple pair of binoculars will show you
rich star fields, galaxies and more. Whatever equipment you have, SPA
experts will show you how to get the best out of it.
The SPA has 11 observing sections, covering all aspects of amateur
astronomy and run by experienced observers. They are happy to provide
interesting projects and give all the advice you need.
Observing Section Directors
- Astrophotography
- Ian Gray
- 175 Pershore Road, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 6NB
- Aurora
- Tom McEwan
- 14 Kerseland Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire KA14 3BA
- Email: tmcewan@kersland.u-net.com
- Comet
- Lee Macdonald
- 'Serendipity', 48 Culver Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 7AR
- Deep Sky
- Darren Bushnall
- 270 Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool TS253RL
- Email: darren@dso.u-net.com
- Lunar
- Peter Grego
- 37 Lyttleton Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 7SD
- Email: 113143.3553@compuserve.com
- Meteor
- Alastair McBeath
- 12A Priors Walk, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2RF
- Occultation
- Ian Henderson
- 24 Swinburne Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton, Cleveland TS16 0AA
- Planetary
- Cliff Meredith
- 25 Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3AQ
- Satellite (jointly with BAA)
- Howard Miles
- Lane Park, Pityme, St Minver, Wandebridge, Cornwall PL27 6PN
- Solar
- Geoff Elston
- 8 Washington Court, Overton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 6RB
- Variable Star
- Tony Markham
- 20 Hillside Drive, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8JQ
- Email: 101756.65@compuserve.com
Please enclose a s.a.e. when writing to the Section Directors, and please also give your membership
number in your letter, or email.
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