La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section

St Pierre du Bois

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Active since 1972

About

La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section is an interest society and social members' club for astronomy enthusiasts, operating as a division of La Société Guernesiaise, which is a registered charity (CH285). The section, established in 1972, has approximately 60 members and is a member of the British Astronomical Association and the Federation of Astronomical Societies. It runs and maintains the David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, which includes a 16-inch Meade reflector and 5-inch Takahashi refractor. —

Quick facts

Legal form: Division (section) of La Société Guernesiaise, not a separate legal entity
Established: 1972 · 54 years
Facilities: Main observatory: timber-framed roll-off-roof building with a 16-inch Meade reflector and 5-inch Takahashi refractor on a computer-controlled equatorial mount, Runs and maintains the David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory

Services offered

Educational group visits for schools
youth groups and adult organisations

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

British Astronomical Association
Federation of Astronomical Societies
La Societe Guernesiaise

Hours

Mon: Closed
Tue: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wed: Closed
Thu: Closed
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Contact

Website: www.astronomy.org.gg
Address: The David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, Rue du Lorier, Guernsey GY7 9JU, Guernsey

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