An Exciting New Forum

Two good friends and myself have decided to start a new forum on the web. The purpose is to provide one place to share information, views and banter around the subjects of Astronomy, Photography and Weather

The team is as follows:-

John C McConnell FRAS is one of Northern Ireland's top astronomers - he was Chairman of the East Antrim Astronomical Society for 8 years and is a particular authority on lunar, solar and planetary observation. He has been honoured by the IAU by having Asteroid 9929 McConnell named after him.

Martin McKenna is a noted observer with a particular interest in Comets. Martin was IFAS Astronomer of the Year in 2005 and in 2006 joined the exclusive club by having Asteroid 42531 McKenna named in his honour.

I don't have an asteroid named after me, but I fill in as the Camera and Technology expert of the trio. I am a past Treasurer of the EAAS and was proud to serve on the Committee under John McConnell. These days I'm a keen member of the Irish Astronomical Association.

In just 6 days we have 26 keen and knowledgeable members joined up - an excellent start, so if you'd like to come and join in to share knowledge and information with us, or indeed if you just fancy a bit of good old fashioned Irish craic, here's where are:-

Astronomy, Photography and Weather Forum

I look forward to seeing you there!