Welcome to the Journal of the Derby and District Astronomical Society. This is web version of the magazine. It is more or less the same as the paper version but without the news articles and quiz but hopefully will receive  a wider audience. The magazine articles are written by members. Should you wish to contact the Society, my email address and that of our secretary are given at the bottom of the page. 

http://msgc.engin.umich.edu/
This is the Windows on the Universe website run by the University of Michigan. It is an excellent site with loads of information about all aspects of astronomy. It is geared up for all levels, you have the option to have the text for each article for beginners, advanced or intermediate levels. There is plenty of educational content and content for youngsters.
http://www.badastronomy.com
There are many myths and misconceptions about astronomy. You will find plenty at this site! It is an entertaining and well informed site to visit.

http://www.derby-astro-soc.fsnet.co.uk
This is the main site for the Derby and District Astronomical Society. Currently under construction (April 2000)

http://www.fedastro.demon.co.uk
This is the Federation of Astronomical Societies website. It contains links to local societies around the UK as well as newsletters and other FAS information.

About the Derby and District Astronomical Society…

The DDAS meets on the first Friday of the month at the Friends Meeting House, St Helen's Street, Derby. At these meetings, we have a variety of speakers who give talks to suit all levels and interests. From time to time, our own members give short (or longer if given the opportunity) talks. These meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. In between these, we have regular observing meetings scheduled. These are usually at members houses, with the middle one scheduled for our observatory. The latter is named the Flamsteed Observatory in honour of "local boy come good" John Flamsteed. It houses a 10" Newtonian Reflector that is motor driven. There is also a simple CCD camera that can be used for guiding the telescope or observing brighter objects in real time. We put on public observing sessions from time to time, in Markeaton Park - OK so we suffer from a lot of light pollution but at least we are achieving one of our aims - that is to bring astronomy the general public.

Contacts:
K Woodward (Editor - Aries)  kevinwoodward@nasuwt.net
Ian Bennett (secretary)   bennett.lovatt@btinternet.com

Friends Meeting House
St Helen's Street
Derby
UK