Welcome to the website of the Plymouth Astronomical Society (PAS)

 

Based in Plymouth, Devon, UK - we are a local society that holds meetings every month to enable like minded space enthusiasts to socialise and share our interest!

 

When do we meet? - See below or our meetings and events page.

Upcoming Meetings

 

 

Society meetings are normally held on the second Friday of each month from September to July and are free for members (See how to become a member on our Join Us Page).  Visitors are very welcome (£3 at the door) - Please bring cash, change preferred, we have no card payment facilities.

All these meetings will be from 7.30 - 9.30pm in our normal room on the Plymouth University campus, Room - Rolle 002 (Ground floor).

There is a map on the Join Us page of our website https://plymouthastro.co.uk/Join-Us/

 

Please note that there will be plenty of time at the meetings for socialising but that refreshments will no longer be served, please feel free to bring a drink and vending machines are available outside. For any further details regarding these meetings, get in touch with us on our Contact Us page.

 

Please Note: Due to increases in the costs of running the society, as of September 2024 we have had to increase the yearly membership from £15 to £20 and the guest entry from £2 to £3. Apologies for this, we hope you still enjoy and find value in attending our Society meetings.

 

Meetings normally conclude with a short presentation of "What's in the night sky this month?".

 

 

 

Wednesday 5th March 2025

PLEASE NOTE ADJUSTED DATE.

Observing Evening - Wembury Beach Car Park 18.15.

Our next observing evening has an early start to try and catch a view of Mercury as it sets towards the sea ahead of Venus, which will be very bright despite being a fine crescent. Higher in the sky, the first quarter Moon and Jupiter are close together. Plus a near to last chance to see Orion with Leo and Cancer rising in the east. We will have telescopes available to see the best bits.

 

Please note these events are weather dependent and may change at short notice. If there is cloud cover or rain you can safely assume the event is cancelled. It may be re-scheduled to a nearby date with better weather. Please consider weather appropriate clothing - observing can be chilly - gloves, hats, extra layers are advised. 

Check the event on our Facebook Page for up to date last minute information.

 

Friday 14th March 2025

Equipment Evening. Bring your own telescope (if you like) and ask our members for advice . Short talk on Solar Observing by Chris Cooke  (in preperation for the upcoming partial eclipse), short talk on SeeStars by  followed by Steve Cooke on "Whats Up in the Night Sky"

 

Saturday 29th March 2025

Partial Solar Eclipse visible from Plymouth 10:00 AM to 12:00 Mid day - JennyCliff Car Park  (Free car parking or Bus no 2)

On Saturday 29th of March there will be a partial eclipse of the Sun. Come and meet the Plymouth Astronomical Society at Jennycliff carpark and see the event safely with the Societies telescopes equipment. There are a number of free solar glasses to those who come early. Please note - never look directly at the sun without eye protection or appropriate equipment.

NOTE The Eclipse will happen whatever happens but seeing it is WEATHER DEPENDENT!!!

 

Friday 11th April 2025

Talk by Carolyne Kennet FRAS,Chair of The Society for the History of Astronomy. On "Tracing Celestial Footprints: A journey through ArchaeoAstronomy Inspired by the Lockyers' Legacy", followed by "Whats Up" by Steve Cooke.

 

 

 

FOR A FULL LIST VISIT OUR MEETINGS PAGE

 

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