Welcome to
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Registered Charity (Charity Number 508313)
The Observatory is now open on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:15pm
Tuesday 04 June between 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Speaker: Mr McDonnell Douglas. Title: “On the shoulders of a Titan” regarding manned spaceflight. Young people under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult, the cost is £5 per adult visitor.
Sunday 23rd June between 11am - 4pm. You see it shining in the sky, but have you wondered about how the Sun really looks? Join us (for free) at The West Yorkshire Astronomical Society, Carleton Rd, Pontefract, WF83RJ to find out more about our nearest star and view it safely through our Sun filtered telescopes with our members on hand to explain what you can see. There will be various stalls with activities, games and prizes, rocket making and launching, you can also win a telescope which will be raffled, short but informative talks and you are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of the observatory while having refreshments. Hot food will also be available from The Grange next door. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday 25th June 2019, 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Speaker: Mr Gareth Few. Title: Astro-navigators, the Animals and Us.
Gareth is an astrophysicist working at the University of Hull where he uses computer simulations to model the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies. His research interests include the processes which shape galaxies, how different chemical elements are distributed within them, and the various processes that determine where stars form. To do this he uses some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, without which these sophisticated hydrodynamic models would be impossible. Young people under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult, the cost is £5 per adult visitor.
Friday 28th June from 18:30pm - 20:30pm. The Rosse Observatory Pontefract will be hosting a young astronomer’s night, If your child has an interest in astronomy or wants to learn about astronomy then we are dedicating one night every month for them to come and meet others and learn about our night sky. A snack will be provided along with some fun activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult and the cost is £4 per child.
