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.

Got some ideas? Have questions? Get in touch.

News and Updates

Upcoming Meetings

 

 

Society Speaker 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) - Membership is only £20 -

Please bring cash, change preferred, Or pay by direct debit. We have limited 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.

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

 

 

 

 

Friday October 9th 2026

Talk "The Solar Eclipse Expeditions of Sir Noman Lockyer" by Beatrice Steele, University of Exeter followed by Chris Cooke's expedition to Spain 2026

 

Wednesday October 21st 2026

Observing evening - Orionid meteor shower (Location to be decided)

There is a waning gibbous moon, so not the best conditions however bright ones will be visible. Saturn will be near its best, just past opposition.

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 November 13th 2026

Museo Della Specola, University of Bologna and Tessellated telescopes by PAS member Clive Beech 

The talk celebrates 300 years of this Observatory and honouring Guido Horn d’Arturo, an early pioneer of tessellated mirror telescopes.

 

Friday December 10th 2026

Chrismas Meeting, Quiz, raffle and Whats Up in the Sky over the Festive Season

 

 

 

 

FOR A FULL LIST VISIT OUR MEETINGS PAGE

 

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