Meetings and Events

MEETINGS 2026-2027

 

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. We do have limited card payment facilities but cash is preferred.

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?" by Steve Cooke.

 

 

Friday September 11th 2026

Talk “Astronomical and Atmospheric Events Depicted in the ‘Augsburg Wunderzeichenbuch’ (The Book of Miracles) by Mary McIntyre

 

Monday September 14th 2026

Observing evening - Cancelled due to heavy cloud.

Shortly after sunset we hope to see the Crescent Moon and Venus near the horizon in the SW. Venus also shows a crescent phase at the moment and this is pretty well the last chance to see it this apparition before it is lost to the glare on the Sun. Following that we will have the delights of the summer milky way to view over the sea, then later in the evening Saturn rises in the East. Some telescopes will be available to view from but anyone can bring their own equipment if they wish.

 

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

 

Friday January 8th 2027

TBC Talk by Sheila Evans 

 

Friday February 12th 2027

Talk: How far away are the Aliens? by Chris Cooke

 

Friday March 12th 2027

Equipment Meeting

 

Friday April 9th 2027

Talk: Title TBC by Heather Fenwick Johnston, University of Exeter Astrophysics Dept

 

Friday May 8th 2027

TBC

 

Friday June 11th 2027

TBC

 

Friday July 9th 2027

TBC

 

 

 

There are no scheduled PAS meetings in August (2027).