The West Yorkshire Astronomical Society (WYAS) is aware that young people and groups are inspired to learn about astronomy and space science. We can deliver the wonders of the universe to you with tailored lectures and a variety of workshops that can satisfy these learning needs at Youth & Community groups, schools and other organisations, bringing astronomy and space science to you at a level which is understandable and enjoyable to learn about, and where applicable, supports the National Curriculum.
WYAS is a registered charity, to assist with its running costs the following charges will apply:
Tuesday & Friday open nights for guest visitors.
These nights are for getting to know us as a friendly society. You can bring your own telescope or binoculars for help in navigating the night sky or to learn how to use or set up your telescope to get the most from it, learn which programmes are the best to use for Astro-photography etc. These nights may also include a members talk (see website for details).
£7.00 per person or £10 per family (2 adults), accompanied children (under 18s) are free.
Tuesday/Friday night guest speaker.
Once a month we invite a guest speaker to talk about subjects they are involved in as research or have a specialised knowledge of a topic, these guests are invariably Subject Experts, Doctors or Professors currently working at Universities or within industry.
£8.00 per person or £11 per family (2 adults), accompanied children (under 18s) are free.
In-house children’s ‘Young Astronomers Club’.
This is the last Friday of the month where young astronomers can learn about the Stars, Planets, Moons of the Solar System and the wider universe in a fun way with other children.
£8.00 per child (adults are free but limited to 1 per child due to space and numbers)
Private Visit to the observatory.
£75.00 for a 90 minute session up to 12 visitors Over 12 visitors by negotiation.
Workshops for Youth/Scout Groups.
For a 2-hour duration, £120 for up to 20 children plus 5 adults, (additional children at £5.00 each, please discuss this with us)
WYAS is not VAT Registered so this will not be added to the price.
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Price were reviewed in April 2022.