BASINGSTOKE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Minutes of meeting held on February 22nd 2007
Venue: Cliddesden Primary School

Apologies:
Dave Worley, Andria Harbinson

Welcome: 
The Chairman, Dave Shave-Wall welcomed all.

Main Item:
Lee MacDonald (Newbury AS) “Observing the Sun”
Mr MacDonald has written a book on this subject and demonstrated his knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm.  His talk was accompanied by some remarkable close-up images taken by Lee himself in visible and H alpha light. 
Questions followed and a vote of thanks was given by the Chairman.

Coffee

What’s Up?:
Bob Trevan included the times of the forthcoming Total Eclipse of the Moon on March 3rd.  It was decided to make this a public observing event.  The Messier Marathon was also planned for either 16th or 17th March some discussion was given to the requirements for this.  The chairman is to send an e-mail listing these.

News:
The Chairman reported a collection of news items gleaned from the web and other sources. Discussion was included.

Admin: John Stapleton reported on his attending the recent SAGAS meeting.
Neil Perry has surplus pairs of binoculars for sale.

Next Meetings:
March 9th – Beginners
March 22nd – John Murphy – “Galaxies”

Observing: The weather did not permit any viewing

Close:
The meeting closed and members were invited to reconvene at the pub.