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Welcome to the
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Updated 07/07/2026
Friday 3rd July - Open Night
Also Space News from our own David Jakes
7:30 pm Until Late
Saturday 4th July - Armed Forces Day
10am Until 4:00 pm
Stall at Pontefract Park
Tuesday 7th July - Members Night
With Space News from our own David Jakes
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 10th July - Open Night
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 17th July - Open Night
With our "Third Friday" talk
"The Sun and solar eclipses" - Mark Redburn
7:30 pm Until Late
Bookings only. please email:
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Friday 24th July - Young Astronomers
7:00 pm Until 9:00 pm
The Sun and solar eclipses
This is a pre-booked event. Please email:
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Saturday 1st August - Yorkshire Day
11am Until 4:00 pm
Stall at Friarwood Valley Gardens, Pontefract
Notice for open nights
Max 5 people to a group only.
For larger groups please contact
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Open nights are for the general public, families and members.
Come join us to find out what WYAS is all about.
We have a range of telescopes for you to look through on clear nights.
Learn to navigate the night sky.
We have members who can give excellent advice on a range of topics.
Members' specialist interests include:
Astrophotography - WYAS' astrophotographers can advise on choice of equipment and image processing.
Photometry and Spectroscopy.
Radio astronomy.
Computing for astronomy - from useful applications to coding with python and working with astronomical data.
All are Welcome, from beginners to experienced astronomers.
Open Nights Are
1st 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month.
We look forward to seeing you.
CLEAR SKIES
Fees and Membership details can be found HERE.
