MEETINGS
Everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to more experienced astronomers - you don't need to be a member, just turn up on the night. We have experienced and knowledgeable members on hand who would be happy to talk about any and all aspects of astronomy with you, including setting up your telescope and how to get started in astrophotography.
Refreshments are provided, but given the current health situation, we would ask that people bring their own mugs, or a can.
We only ask if non-members would kindly donate £2.00 on the night to help cover the cost of the hall rental. However, if you would like to become a member and join the society then this will be waived. The annual memberships run from January to January and the membership covers every meeting held, talks, workshops and all observing sessions on meeting nights (if clear).
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to approximately 9.30-10.00pm at Gaddesby Village Hall, Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Melton Mowbray LE7 4WF.
Free car parking is available on site. See 'How to find us' page for a map.
We are predominantly an observing society; If skies are clear then we will be observing after the talk, so bring your set up in anticipation and we will endeavour to get the talk started as early as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to find out how to start.
If it is cloudy there is still plenty of time to talk astronomy with others before and after the presentation.
Please email <[email protected]> if you would like any further information. (Please copy and paste the email address into your email client - it is not a hot-link.)
We look forward to seeing you on the night!
The dates of our 2026 meetings follow, all start at 7.30pm. Details will be added when they become available.
January 16 Dr Julian Onions, from the University of Nottingham, will be giving a presentation entitled ‘The far side of the Moon, is it full of aliens?’
February 6th Annual general Meeting, followed by a number of short talks by members. Anyone can attend this meeting, you don't need to be a member!
Feb 13th
March 6th There will be a talk by Professor Peter Wheatley about a subject to be advised.
Apr 10th
May 8th Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation on a subject to be advised.
Sept 25th
Oct 2nd
Nov 6th
Nov 27th
February 6th Annual general Meeting, followed by a number of short talks by members. Anyone can attend this meeting, you don't need to be a member!
Feb 13th
March 6th There will be a talk by Professor Peter Wheatley about a subject to be advised.
Apr 10th
May 8th Keith Townsend will be giving a presentation on a subject to be advised.
Sept 25th
Oct 2nd
Nov 6th
Nov 27th
Image from Tony Abbey's all-sky camera.
