Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society
Sherwood Observatory, home of the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society
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| Abbreviation | MSAS |
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| Formation | 1969 |
| Type | Astronomical society |
| Legal status | Non-profit making registered charity |
| Purpose | Furthering interest in astronomy within the community |
| Headquarters | Sherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF, England |
| Coordinates | 53°06′51″N 1°13′19″W / 53.114214°N 1.221977°WCoordinates: 53°06′51″N 1°13′19″W / 53.114214°N 1.221977°W |
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Region served
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Mansfield and adjacent areas of Nottinghamshire |
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Main organ
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Committee |
| Affiliations | Member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies |
| Website | http://www.solarius.net/ |
Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England. It was formed in 1969. It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope which it owns and operates. The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.
The society is a member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.
The aims of the society are to:
The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.
The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings.
MSAS is a registered charity. It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.
The patrons of the society are:
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