wyas.org.uk

We are a large and friendly society interested in absolutely all aspects of astronomy. It really doesn't matter how much you know or how big your telescope is but if you have a latent interest in Astronomy please explore these pages, then pay us a visit.

Why not do something different for 2012? You can be a member of one of the best equipped observatories in the country for just £26.25 until the end of August or £9 per quarter by standing order (one adult). A family subscripton is £37.50 or £12.50 per quarter by standing order. There is also a nominal charge for adults per visit but children are free. Come down any Tuesday night at 7.30pm and have a look around to see what you will be supporting. In the past 4 years nearly 6,000 people have visited the Rosse Observatory, so come down and join in. Everyone is welcome and don't forget we have disabled access.

WYAS are pleased to announce the purchase of a highly sensitive video camera that will be used to stream video directly from the telescope to the meeting room. This will give those with disabilities the opportunity to see what everyone else sees in the eyepiece of a telescope. All we need now is a clear sky.

Here's a (heavily edited!) image of our latest asset - the observing pad. The ammount of difference this has made to setting up and using equipment is out of this world! (Picture by Gary Leslie)