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Welcome

Thank you for visiting blackpoolastronomy.org.uk - the website of the Blackpool & District Astronomical Society.

The society was founded in October 1986 by keen local amateur astronomers. The society is growing and has around twenty members, with a wide cross section from novices to experienced observers.

Meetings take place on a regular basis on the first Wednesday of each month.

Meetings are friendly, relaxed and informal and all are welcome to attend.

** Beginners are very welcome **

On this website you can find:

  • The latest society news
  • Information about the Society - who we are, where to find us etc.
  • Info about the night sky
  • Links to local weather forecasts
  • Details of Society meetings and events
  • A gallery of members' astrophotography
  • Links to other interesting astronomy/space sites
If you have any questions about the society, or comments regarding the website, please go to the Contact page.

We hope you enjoy exploring the site.

BADAS
We are members of the FAS and NWGAS

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SOCIETY NEWS

NEXT MEETING

Wed 4 June @
St Kentigerns Parish Centre
Doors open at 7.30pm
Meeting starts about 8pm.

Subject - Light Pollution
Gerrard Gilligan

SEE the ISS going over
Click here for times

 

  • Want to learn the night sky?

  • Keep up to date with the
    latest astronomical news?
  • .
  • Need advice on buying equipment?
  • .
  • - why not come along to a meeting!

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Members! Visit our Yahoo! group
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Current moon and weather:

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