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S.E.K.A.SSouth East Kent Astronomical Society -
Founded in 1972
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Over 100 Membersof all ages...
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Visual Observing
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Astronomical Imaging
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Solar Observation and Imaging
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Public Outreach Events
Latest News and Articles
The Best First Telescope?
How do you go about choosing a first telescope? Ben Harding, SEKAS Chairman, gives his slant on it…
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SEKAS Outreach
Scout groups, Schools, Village fetes, wildlife parks & many other groups have all enjoyed a SEKAS visit – find out a bit more here…
Read detailsThe Mike Kinns Observing Log, Dec Update:
I made an observation of the galaxy M74 in Pisces in late October
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The Mike Kinns Observing Log, June Update:
In May I concentrated on observing galaxies in Draco
Read detailsMike Kinns Observing Log, May Update
In March I observed the star cluster NGC2301 in Monoceros and the star cluster M67.
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Paddock Observatory Report – Friday 20th January 2017
A great members evening at the Paddock, a big thank you to all that came along.
Read detailsHow To Make a Large Telescope
An interesting overview of the engineering behind some of the world’s largest telescopes, by Phillip Young.
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Mercury Transit 9th May 2016
A selection of the images produced by SEKAS members of last month’s Mercury transit.
Read detailsIR Pass Filters – An Appraisal by Lee Phillips
What are infrared filters, and how they work.
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