Amateur Astronomy in Milton Keynes
Home of the Milton Keynes Deaf Astronomical Society (MKDAS),
advancing the education of the public in the subject of Astronomy.
MKDAS is a thriving deaf society located in Emberton, near Olney.
Programme 2015
Mostly meeting start at 7pm.
(Click here for print out the MKDAS 2015)
Location
The MKDAS Observatory is located at:-
The Emberton County Park,
Olney Road,
Emberton,
near Olney,
Milton Keynes,
Bucks, MK46 5FJ.
Find us on the A509 and meet us at the Gatehouse (Reception) at 7pm.
Milton Keynes Deaf Astronomical Society
Programme 2015
Please text us if you are coming on 07845319228.
(Because the best of our knowledge, information and location
presented in this MKDAS programme 2020 is corrected at the
time of going to publication. However it might have changed.)
Friday 16th January – 7pm
Observing the brighter Comet Lovejoy (C2014 Q2),
also good photo opportunity.
Friday 6th February – 10am till 6pm
Running trip to AstroFest at Kensington Town Hall.
(afterwards – pub dinner)
Friday 20th February – 7pm
Adventures in the constellation of Orion,
and Orion Nebula imaging.
Friday 20th March – 7pm
Hunting the deep objects in the constellation
of Leo (The Lion) and the Leo Triplet.
Friday 17th April – 7pm
Understanding the Sky Atlas Map and
how to target the celestial objects.
Friday 15th May – 7pm
Running trip to Midlands Deaf Astronomical Society for
exchanging, experiences and talks.
Friday 19th June – 7pm
Adventures in Moon imaging.
July – August
No meeting events
Wednesday 9th September ~ Wednesday 16th September
Running Trip to the Sky Camp at Norfolk for one week,
organised by British Deaf Astronomical Association.
Saturday 3rd October (10am – 5pm)
Running tript to International Astronomy Show (IAS)
at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
Friday 16th October – 7pm
Hunting the red giant stars.
Friday 13th November – 7pm
Northern Taurid Shower Maximum.
Binocular Tours for the brightest objects
and Pattern Asterisms.
Friday 11th December – 7pm
Christmas Festive Meals at Harvester,
The Fountain, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AF.
Contact
Derek Rowley
Mobile Text:- Â 07845 319228
Email:- Â derek(at)derekscope.co.uk
Archived
2015 MKDAS – Observing the brighter Comet Lovejoy (C2014 Q2) (Friday 16th January 2015)
2015 MKDAS – Running trip to AstroFest in London
(Friday 5th February 2015)
Click here for Astrofest 2015 videoclip
2015 MKDAS – Running trip to BDAA Star Party at Kelling Heath, North Norfolk
(Wednesday 9th September – Wednesday 16th September 2015)
2015 MKDAS – Running tript to International Astronomy Show (IAS)
at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
(Saturday 3rd October 2016)
2015 MKDAS – Christmas Festival (Friday 11th December 2015)
MKDAS Introduction
(Founded 2003)
Videoclip
MKDAS of the Year Archive
2003Â /Â 2004Â /Â 2005Â /Â 2006Â /Â 2007Â /Â 2008Â /Â 2009Â /Â 2010
2011Â /Â 2012Â /Â 2013Â /2014Â /Â 2015Â /Â 2016Â /Â 2017Â /Â 2018Â /Â 2019Â /Â 2020