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Welcome to the
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Updated 03/08/2026
August shutdown
The observatory is closed for our annual maintenance and refurbishment.
See below for any special events and September's details
Wednesday 12th August - Partial Solar eclipse and Peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower
6pm Until late
Tuesday 2nd September - Members Night
With Space News from our own Simon Sherburn
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 4th September - Open Night
Also Space News from our own Simon Sherburn
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 11th September - Open Night
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 18th September - Open Night
With our "Third Friday" talk
"Beagle Two" - Terry Dobson
7:30 pm Until Late
Bookings only. please email:
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Friday 25th September - Young Astronomers
7:00 pm Until 9:00 pm
Rockets
This is a pre-booked event. Please email:
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Booking opens the 1st September
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.
