Astronomia works astronomical societies, assisting with events and supporting educational projects and campaigns. We also work with other suppliers to give our customers the widest choice of telescopes, binoculars and accessories.
 
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Local Astronomical Societies:
Guildford Astronomical Society - Meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Guildford Institute
Ewell Astronomical Society - Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at Nonsuch High School for Girls
Crawley Astronomical Society - Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at Ifield Community Centre, Ifield Drive, Crawley, West Sussex at 7.30pm
Horsham Astronomy Group - Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Christ's Hospital, Horsham, West Sussex at 7.30pm
HantsAstro- Free-membership group meeting regularly to observe at INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium, Hants.

Our Friends and Colleagues:
Ian King Imaging - One of the greats of the astro-imaging (astrophotography) world, Ian King Imaging supplies top quality CCD imagers and related accessories online.
South Common Observatory - Located in East Sussex, and operated by Richie Jarvis, South Common observatory is home to some of the most stunning pictures we've seen of the night sky - soon available as prints from our Dorking store!
Anthony Wakefield Fine Art & General Insurance Brokers - Expensive kit needs good insurance. We know Anthony personally and can highly recommend their specialist insurance services.
Connoisseur PoliciesA greatinsurance policy specifically designed to cover items such as scientific instruments -currently covering up to £5000 against loss/theft and accidental damagefor just £50 a year (£100 worldwide)!
Floreat Services UK- The craftsmen responsible for our shop-fitting, also offering bespoke joinery, loft conversions and handbuilt kitchens and bathrooms.
The Brigitte Trust - Dorking-based charity providing support for people and their families facing life-threatening illness. Pop in and see our 2nd-hand bookshelf - proceeds go to the Brigitte Trust.

Vendor websites:
Celestron - We are authorised Celestron dealers and can obtain their complete product range, as well as carrying a large selection of their telescopes, binoculars and accessories in stock.
Meade - We stock a wide range of Meade Instruments products, including their range of ultra-portable telescopes - the ETX series - and their massive but portable Lightbridge Truss Dobsonian models. Again, we also stock a wide range of accessories for Meade products.
Orion Optics UK - New to Astronomia, Orion Optics, based in Crewe, Cheshire, make very high quality telescopes including their award-winning OMC Maksutov (now with Carbon Fibre tube). We are proud to be appointed authorsied dealers.
SkyWatcher - Officially endorsed by the eminent Sir Patrick Moore, SkyWatcher telescopes set the bar high where it comes to offering excellent value for money - making them the workhorses of amateur astronomers.

Magazines & Media:
BBC Sky At Night Magazine - speaks for itself - the BBC's seminal astronomy publication, featuring and sold in Astronomia!
Astronomy Now Magazine - aimed at the 'seriousamateur',Astronomy Now isa great magazine - it goes withoutsaying that we are in there - and it is in the shop.

Campaigns:
International Year of Astronomy 2009 - The vision of this series of special events is to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery - wow!
Campaign for Dark Skies - The CfDS aims to preserve and restore the beauty of the night sky by campaigning against excessive, inefficient and irresponsible lighting that shines where it is not wanted nor needed.

Directories:
AstroSouth.org - A directory of all the astronomy groups in the South of England.
UK Small Business Directory - Find us in the UK small business directory
UK Astronomy - Comprehensive listing of Astronomical websites of all kinds.
Astronomia - 246 High Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1QR Tel: 01306 640714 Fax: 08700 523120 E-mail: mail@astronomia.co.uk