Events Calendar

2019
August 2019
  • Open Night

    Tuesday 06 August 2019 19:15 to 21:30

    We are open every Tuesday from 7:15pm and welcome visitors.  We aim to have a talk at least once a month.  Please check the events calendar for more information. 

  • Open night

    Friday 09 August 2019 19:15 to 21:30

    If you want to find out more about any aspect of astronomy then we welcome you to our informal open nights every Friday from 7:15 pm. 

  • Meteors

    Tuesday 13 August 2019 19:15 to 21:30

    The Perseids are one of the brightest meteor showers of the year and will peak on the night of 12th -13th August 2019. If you want to find out more then come along to this talk by Mr Colin Daley, Chair of WYAS. 

September 2019
  • Young Astronomer's Evening

    Friday 27 September 2019 18:30 to 20:30

    If your child has an interest in astronomy or wants to learn about astronomy then come along to the Rosse Observatory Pontefract on the last Friday of each month where they can meet others and learn about the 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. 

October 2019
  • Young Astronomer's evening

    Friday 25 October 2019 18:30 to 20:30

    We are holding our monthly Young Astronomers evening for young people to come along and learn about the night sky while having fun with other children and young people. A snack will be provided. 

  • Young Astronomers Evening

    Friday 25 October 2019 18:30 to 20:30

    Young Astronomer's evening on the theme of Space Rocks

November 2019
  • CLOSED

    Tuesday 05 November 2019 19:15 to 21:30

    Pease note we will not be holding our regular open night on Tuesday 5-11-19 due to the grounds being used for a bonfire at The Grange next door.

    Sorry for any inconvenience. 

December 2019
  • The Star of Bethlehem

    Tuesday 03 December 2019 19:15 to 21:30

    We would like to invite you to Steve Barratt's presentation on he Star of Bethlehem. 

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 STELLARIUM

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