Regular CADSAS news, events and astronomy information

At last, the Alan Young telescope is now basically complete and operational.

There is still a lot to do to improve it further, but after nearly three years of work, it is now usable for observation.

Recent steps have been to fit the remotely-controlled motorised focusser, complete with imaging camera, improve the polar and declination drive mechanisms and fit the black cover to protect and reduce stray light.