Horowhenua
Astronomical Society Inc.
(Formerly Foxton Beach Astronomical Society Inc.)
Affiliated with
Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our newsletter is now called
ACTIVITIES
December 2011 - talks and
training - learning
opportunities in the night sky and use
of
telescopes
- loan of books, DVDs and
equipment BOOKMARKS AND GREETINGS CARDS FBAS has produced a range of bookmarks and greetings cards for sale Information for novice astronomers. Last Updated 04.12.11
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Following a Special General Meeting
held on the 1st December 2011. The name of the club will change to
Horowhenua Astronomical Society Inc.
Ikaroa
(the Milky Way)
the great fish of Rangi,
Some photos of the Christmas meal are now on the events page
11th
Total Lunar Eclipse
00:33hrs - 05:30hrs
January 2012
Xmas Break
No club meeting
19th - 23rd
Star Date 2012
Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawkes Bay
Members visits to Stonehenge
Aotearoa and Carter Observatory- dates to be confirmed
The Foxton Beach Astronomical Society (FBAS)
was formed in 1990 and became an Incorporated society on 26th April 1993.
It is located in Foxton Beach, Horowhenua, Lower North Island, New Zealand.
Our members come from all over the Horowhenua and Manawatu.They range in
experience from beginner to advanced
The Foxton Beach Astronomical Society
offers
- a friendly social
and learning environment
all at no additional cost to
members.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership runs from 1st June to 31st
May at the rate of $30 for waged members and $15 for unwaged (includes
students and children). All members will receive a membership card and access to club googlegroup.
Click HERE
Access The Universe
Based
on information from an online astronomy course
Regular astronomy feature with FBAS on Tararua TV
Tues 7pm,
Wednesday 10:30pm
Thursday 9pm
Saturday 7:30pm