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2010 Calendar

2010 Program - Vriende van Boyden-sterrewag 29 Mei - Ope aand (Let op die verandering. Dit was 22 Mei) (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) 12 Junie - Byeenkoms vir lede van Vriende van Boyden (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) 21 Augustus Ope aand (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) 18 September - Ope aand (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) 16 Oktober - Byeenkoms vir lede van Vriende van Boyden (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) 4 Desember - Ope aand (Meer inligting op die web en per e-pos) Webtuiste: Vriende van Boyden-sterrewag Blog: Bloemfontein Amateur Sterrekundevereniging (Hou die webtuiste dop vir veranderings of meer inligting!)	2010 Programme - Friends of Boyden Observatory 29 May - Open evening (Note the change. It was the 22 May) (More information later on the web and via email) 12 June - Meeting for members of the Friends of Boyden Observatory (More information later on the web and via email) 21 August Open evening (More information later on the web and via email) 18 September - Open evening (More information later on the web and via email) 16 October - Meeting for members of the Friends of Boyden Observatory (More information later on the web and via email) 4 December - Open evening (More information later on the web and via email) Web:Friends of Boyden Observatory Blog: Bloemfontein Amateur Astronomy Society (Visit the website for the latest information. You will also receive email.)

Ope-aand Boyden-sterrewag Hubble na 20 jaar Datum: Saterdag, 17 April 2010 Tyd: 18:30 vir 19:00 Venue: Boyden-sterrewag langs Maselspoort Lesing Fokus op Hubble-ruimteteleskoop se 20ste verjaarsdag. Aanbieders Prof. Matie Hoffman & mnr Mnr Pat van Heerden,albei van die Departement Fisika, Universiteit van die Vrystaat Aangebied deur: Vriende van Boyden Sterrewag en die Amateur Sterrekunde Vereniging van Bloemfontein. Waarneeming deur 13-duim teleskoop as die weer dit toelaat Toegang: R30 per motor Bespreking & Navrae: 051 401 2561 Verversings te koop.	Open Evening Boyden Observatory Hubble after 20 years Date: Saterday, 17 April 2010 Time: 18:30 vir 19:00 Venue: Boyden Observatory next to Maselspoort Lecture Focus on the 20th anniversary of the Hubble space telescope. Presenters: Prof. Matie Hoffman & Mr Pat van Heerden, bBoth from the Physics Department, University of the Free State Presented by: Friends of Boyden Observatory and the Amateur Astronomy Society of Bloemfontein Observing through the 13 inch telescope weather permitting Entrance: R 30 per car Bookings and information: 051 401 2561 Refreshments for sale
13 Maart 2010 Jaarvergadering	13 March 2010 Annual Meeting
Boyden-sterrewag Ope-aand Datum: Saterdag, 20 Februarie 2010 Tyd: 18h30 vir 19:00 Plek: Boyden-sterrewag 18:30: Verversings te koop 19:00: Lesing. "Van Copernicus tot Pluto" ter herdenking van 80 jaar sedert die ontdekking van Pluto 50 % in Engels en 50 % in Afrikaans (Prof. Matie Hoffman) 20:00: Waarnemings deur teleskope as die weer dit toelaat. Toegang: R 30 per motor Besprekings: 051-4012561 E-pos: hoffmamj.sci@ufs.ac.za	Boyden Observatory Open Evening Date: Saturday, 20 February 2010 Time: 18h30 for 19:00 Venue: Boyden Observatory 18:30: Refreshments for sale 19:00: Lecture “From Copernicus to Pluto” to commemorate the 80th year sice the discovery of Pluto 50 % in English and 50 % in Afrikaans (Prof. Matie Hoffman) 20:00: Observing through telescopes weather permitting Entrance: R 30 per car Bookings: 051-4012561. Email: hoffmamj.sci@ufs.ac.za

Boyden Observatory Open Evening

Boyden Sterrewag Ope-aand

Observing through the 13 inch telescope weather permitting

Presented by: Friends of Boyden Observatory and the Amateur Astronomy Society of Bloemfontein

Entrance: R 30 per car

Refreshments for sale

Waarneeming deur 13-duim teleskoop as die weer dit toelaat

Aangebied deur die Vriende van Boyden-sterrewag en die Amateur Sterrekundevereniging van Bloemfontein

Toegang: R30 per motor

Verversings te koop.

Who can become a member / Wie kan lid raak?

Enige iemand! Anyone can become a supporter of Boyden Observatory (download application form below), by joining the Friends of Boyden, a society which plays an important role in the management and effective operation of Boyden Observatory. They carry Boyden's interests on their heart and contribute immensely to its progress and endeavours for the future. They are also responsible for certain public open evenings together with the University of the Free State, who is the owner of the Observatory. Contact Braam van Zyl at +27 051- 436 7555 (h) if you would like to become a member or send him the application form below. Members receive the ASSA Bloemfontein Centre newsletter ("Die Naghemel") in colour 3 to 4 times each year.

Ordinary member: R40 per year
Families: R50 per year
Student/Pensioners: R20 per year
Societies: R150 per year
Lifelong member: R300
Company member: R150 per year
Membership valid from 1 April to next year 30 March (discounts might be applicable if membership requested during year and not at start)

Application form / Aansoekvorm

- Laai die aansoekvorm af vir aansluiting by die Vriende (Afrikaans)
- Download the Application form for joining the Friends (English)

Committee members

Chairman: Prof A Schoch
Vice Chairman: Dr. Matie Hoffman
Treasurer: Mr. Braam van Zyl
Secretaries: Mrs. Laurisa van Zyl (minutes), Miss. Sandra Bishop (media)
Additional members: Prof. Pieter Viljoen, Mrs. Magda Schoch, Mr. Ian Jamieson, Prof. Marian Tredoux, Mr. Gerrit Penning, Miss Mia Zeelie.

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