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The Phoenix Astronomical Society Council Members email:
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Phone: 021 253 4979  Ian Cooper (Vice President) - Ian is a brilliant amateur astronomer with a particular interest in astrophotography and practical observing; he also writes articles and presents talks on a wide range of astronomical topics. He has inspired many TPAS members to start taking photographs of the southern night sky and his own photos are outstanding. Project manager of observing programmes Ian is responsible for the training of telescope operators and teaching the rudiments of the night sky at starparties. Ian is also President of the Palmerston North Astronomical Society and a member of the Foxton Astronomical Society.Phone (home): – 06 329 7829, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  Kay Leather (Treasurer) - Kay is a teacher of many years standing and an excellent science researcher. With Richard Hall she teaches at astronomy courses and has written two books: “Work of the Gods” with Richard Hall, and Stonehenge Aotearoa with Richard Hall and Geoff Dobson. In TPAS Kay was a major player in the building of Stonehenge Aotearoa, and is part of the Almanac and Newsletter editorial team. Maori astronomy, navigation, ancient astronomy and education are her areas of interest. Kay is a member of the Royal Society..Phone: 027 230 5190, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  Chris Cahill (Secretary) - In addition to being the Society's secretary Chris is also our chief handyman. He organizes, among other things, working bees and building maintenance. Chris played a leading role in the building of Stonehenge Aotearoa. He is a keen observer and assists at observing sessions.Phone : – 027 322 4033, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  Chris Picking - Chris has in recent years become an outstanding photographer of the Southern night sky whose photos have been published in national and international publications and websites. Phone: 06 378 6184,email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  Alan Green - Alan has been a member of the Society for many years and was a key player in the building of Stonehenge Aotearoa. Alan assists with the running of Society meetings and observing sessions. Currently Alan is playing a leading role in the design, building and development of the Society's research observatory.email: mtheorylld@ yahoo.com.au  Ann Hay - Ann says that she was born a very long time ago in Southern Wairarapa. In her primary years at school she didn't remember being taught anything about the universe. As a head teacher of kindergartens over twenty years, Ann has endevoured to encourage pre-schoolers to develop an interest in the sky. Ann says that becoming a member of the Phoenix Astronomical Society has filled a space lacking in her education. Ann helps with the running of Stonehenge Aotearoa, Society meetings and the newsletter.Phone: – 06 379 8420, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it |
