The group meets on the last friday of each month from September to May. Each month we will have a film or talk then as long as its clear go outside and use some of the members telescopes to show you around the night sky.
We start at 7pm then the main talk starts at 7.30pm in the classroom and costs £1.50 per person which is reinvested into future programmes.
You can bring your own telescope or binoculars and join in, suited to beginners or the advanced and we are always welcoming new people who have an interest in the night sky!
We meet at Rosliston Forestry Centre which is off the Burton Road, click here for more information and how to get there. We always welcome anyone to join the meetings and use the telescopes if any are available. After the main film or talk there are refreshments and activities for the kids then its off outside, weather permitting, for a look around at whats currently in the sky from planets to globular clusters.
Latest News
As a group we have now bought a Celestron 8 inch SCT telescope, something that we have been after for a while. We will be using it at every meeting night and any special events in the future. Talking about events, we are participating in a Nightworld event at the centre on the 25th July, all are welcome to this evening with an array of speakers on various subjects, from Astronomy to Nature, should be a good evening.
We have had permission from the Birmingham Astronomical Society to link to their excellent Night Sky video, click here to see it, once there just click the play button.
New!...An online Forum for members and anyone interested in the group, Just click here to access the Forum, please note it is password protected due to spammers, password available at meeting nights.
Meeting quick look box.
Next meeting: November 28th
7.30pm Start
Night sky presentation and observing if clear!