DONCASTER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Welcome to Doncaster Astronomical Society.

Providing astronomy for the casual observer, serious enthusiast and a means of accessing the night sky using research-grade equipment. Schools throughout Doncaster and the surrounding catchment area are especially welcome to use our facilities and experience, as a suppliment to the GCSE Astronomy syllabus.

View the night sky in mixed and pleasant company in a secure environment. Go to the Observatory item on the left for directions to the Domes in Austerfield.

But before you set out, take a look at the Monthly Night Sky to see what's about, and the local Local Weather too
We're usually open on clear Friday nights for members, but welcome the public too.
Being a Society member, brings many other benefits including the possibility of observing on other nights, weather permitting! And being able to borrow telescopes.

                     

Forthcoming Meetings

Thursday 22.9.11 at 7:30pm

John Cox,

one of our foremost members, will tell us about

Double Stars, Part 1

a particular branch of astronomy that he has been following for some time. This is the first of two parts. Part two will be a month later

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On Saturday, 8.10.11, from dusk to 10pm, we'll be holding a Moon Watch and also a Draconids Meteor Watch, forecast to be a major shower this year. So come along and join us at Austerfield, but do dress warmly.

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Thursday 13.10.11 at 7:30pm

Paul Money,

will tell us about his

Images of the Universe Vol 3

Paul is a very well known and well respected speaker on all things astronomical