North Norfolk Astronomy Society, The

'The Society was founded in 1998 by a group who had been students at a Local Authority evening class on astronomy at the Fieldview Astronomy Centre at East Barsham. Initially the newly fledged society used these facilities, but eventually the speaker evenings outgrew Fieldview and were moved to a different venue. The lecture facilities have been enhanced by acquiring a digital projector and laptop computer for presentations.

'A landmark for the society was an award by the Millennium Grants Committee which enabled the purchase of a Vixen GP2000L-SM telescope, a Dark Star 7" Dobsonian telescope and a pair of Vixen 10 x 50 binoculars. In 2003 an observatory was constructed to house the Society's restored 12inch Calver reflector telescope, and this was opened in 2006. Re-silvering of the main mirror has improved the telescope further. Recently digital cameras, computers and a solar scope have been acquired by the Society.

'Society equipment is available for members to use at the Wiveton Observatory. We also stock a library of useful and interesting books and literature about astronomy.'