The English TAF page

This is the WEB site for Trondheim Astronomiske Forening (Trondheim Astronomical Society) which was established in the autumn of 1998.

We are a small local non-profit society of amateur astronomers in Trondheim, Norway. We are about 130 members by June 2005. This is not much for a city with about 150 000 residents. But then again, it is not that bad for a place like Trondheim which is definitely not the ideal place for astronomy due to far less than average clear nights. The members range from completely inexperienced to quite experienced amateur astronomers. 

Our main purpose is to promote an interest in and a knowledge about astronomy. We support and give amateur astronomers advice and instructions.

Our main activity at present is the monthly meetings from August/September to May. The summer nights never get completely dark here at 63.43 deg. north, so we might as well take a break at this time of the year since stars and planets are hardly on our minds anyway. Most meetings feature a main lecture which is often given by one the members. We do occasionally hire professional astronomers for some lectures. Normally this is when we can benefit from the kind, helpful and idealistic professors in astronomy who are invited to give guest lectures at the local University.

We appologize that this is the only English page on the TAF site. It is a matter of priority, and we have so much other things to attend to at the moment that we cannot give priority to translating and maintaining an English version of this site. Besides, there are already plenty of useful English WEB sites out there. You may also want to visit the Norwegian Astronomical Society , which is by far the most important astronomy club in Norway. Unfortunately they too offer little information in English.

This being said, by all means, have a look at the TAF-site. You may for instance find some useful pictures and links in various articles.

You can contact us using either of the email addresses here.

Thank you very much for visiting our WEB-site.

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