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Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England . Their home is Sherwood Observatory which lies 3.9 km SW of the centre of Mansfield in the county of Nottinghamshire. MSAS is a non-profit making registered charity dedicated to furthering interest in astronomy within the community. The society is primarily funded through member subscriptions, fundraising events and public open evenings held at the observatory, although charitable donations from local industry, and several grants have also been gratefully received and invested in the observatory premises and equipment. The main aims of the society are: •To further the interests of Astronomy and related subjects within the local community. •To introduce interested members of the general public to the subject of Astronomy. •To provide a forum for education in Astronomy and observational techniques through a joint collaboration with Nottingham University. •To provide members with the best observational equipment possible, subject to the financial limitations of the society. The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the Observatory, along with a number of other observing and training evenings for members. Members also run a night school for members of the public who wish to learn more about astronomy and the Universe in general. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings More information about the society, courses and the observatory can be found on their website by following the link below. EXTERNAL LINKS
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