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Welcome to the
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Updated 30/09/2026
Friday 2nd October - Open Night
Also Space News from our own David Jakes
7:30 pm Until Late
Tuesday 6th October - Members Night
Apologies to our member but circumstance prevent us from opening tonight.
Friday 9th October - Open Night
7:30 pm Until Late
Friday 16th October - Open Night
With our "Third Friday" talk
"Navigating the Night Sky
Learn how to find your way around the constellations by star hopping"
7:30 pm Until Late
Bookings only. please email:
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Friday 23rd October - Members Night
Fish-n-Chips and Quiz
Friday 30th October- Young Astronomers
7:00 pm Until 9:00 pm
The Moon
This is a pre-booked event. Please email:
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Booking opens the 1st October
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.
