Events
Monday 12 October 2026, 20:30 – 22:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
Members’ night: lunar targets
Bring sketches or photos of recent lunar work.
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Thursday 12 November 2026, 19:30 – 21:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
Cosmology for beginners
Speaker Prof. Alan Wright
How we measure the universe — no maths degree required.
Friday 20 November 2026, 20:00 – 22:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Saturday 12 December 2026, 19:30 – 21:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
Winter deep-sky targets
What to hunt in the December sky from a suburban pad.
Sunday 13 December 2026, 21:00 – 23:00 · Astro calendar
Meteor watch: Geminids
Often the best shower of the year — dress warmly.
Sunday 20 December 2026, 20:00 – 22:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Tuesday 12 January 2027, 19:30 – 21:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
New year observing plans
What we hope to cover this season, and how beginners can take part.
Wednesday 20 January 2027, 20:00 – 22:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Friday 12 February 2027, 19:30 – 21:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
Members’ night: imaging
Share a frame or a sketch — beginners welcome.
Saturday 20 February 2027, 20:00 – 22:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Friday 12 March 2027, 19:30 – 21:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
The Moon this month
Speaker Helen Marsh
Craters, rilles, and when to observe them.
Saturday 20 March 2027, 20:00 – 22:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Monday 12 April 2027, 20:30 – 22:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
AGM & committee elections
Short reports, elections, and tea.
Tuesday 20 April 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Thursday 20 May 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Sunday 20 June 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Tuesday 20 July 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Thursday 12 August 2027, 22:00 – 00:00 · Astro calendar
Meteor watch: Perseids
Lie back and watch for shooting stars — bring a blanket.
Friday 20 August 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.
Sunday 12 September 2027, 20:30 – 22:30 · Indoor meeting / talk
Jupiter and its moons
Speaker Dr Sarah Chen
Guest talk on the giant planet and what amateurs can see each opposition.
Monday 20 September 2027, 21:00 – 23:30 · Observing night
Observing night
Weather permitting — check the site or social media if unsure.