Janus: Records of Cambridge University Astronomical Society

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Records of Cambridge University Astronomical Society

Title	Records of Cambridge University Astronomical Society
Reference	GBR/0265/SOC.111
Creator	Cambridge University Astronomcial Society
Covering Dates	2008–2011
Extent and Medium	27 items in envelope
Repository	Cambridge University Archives

Content and context

The society was established in 1942 for students and senior members of the University with an interest in Astronomy. It organises talks from eminent astronomers, observation demonstrations and social events. Further information is on the society's website at http://www.srcf.ucam.org/astronomy/index.htm.

Comprise: agenda for committee meeting on Oct. 2010; minutes of committee meetings, Apr. 2008 and May 2011; Chairman's annual report, Apr. 2011; print-out of Chairman's e-mail communications to the membership, 2010-11; calendars of society events, 2009-10, 2010-11; almanac, 2009-10; observing guide, 2009; posters advertising talks, 2009-11; dinner menu, Mar. 2011; design for society T-shirt and sweatshirt, n.d.

The records were presented to the University Archives as a gift by Sarah White (Jesus College), chairman 2010-11, on 1 July 2011.

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Archives, Records of Cambridge University Astronomical Society, SOC.111

Further information

Further printed records are in the Rare Books Department, Cambridge University Library (classmark: Cambridge Papers J 1707 and New Series 8). Copies of the society's journal, Pulsar, continued as Neptune, are among the University Library's holdings of periodicals (classmark: L342.b.124).

The archives of Cambridge University Observatory and successor bodies are among the University Archives (classmark: UA Obsy).

The online record for Janus was completed in October 2011.

Index Terms

Astronomy

Clubs

Astronomical Observatories

Cambridge University Astronomical Society

No further on-line information.