Welcome to the Wessex Astronomical Society
Wessex Astronomical Society is based in Wimborne, Dorset, UK
Wessex Astronomical Society exists to promote and advance public education and interest in the science of astronomy and related sciences and to provide facilities for the encouragement and pursuit of observational astronomy
Next Society Meeting – 7:45pm, Tuesday 1st of September at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne or via Zoom for Society members
Our guest speaker is Dr. Meganne Christian presenting “From Antarctica to Space”
There will then be a refreshment break followed by the regular Astronomy news and what to look for in the sky
Society members who cannot attend the meeting at the Allendale Centre can join via Zoom.
Visitors welcome (£3 entry)
The next public event at our Swanage Observatory at the Durlston Park Learning Centre is on Thursday the 13th of August from 8.45pm. This is our annual Perseids night. Join us for the best chance to view the meteors. There will also be an Astronomy talk and refreshments and snacks are available. Most of the evening will be spent looking up, so bring a blanket or chairs to relax, sit back and view the sky!
Wessex Astronomy members can attend for free if you show your membership card on arrival
The weather is looking good, but please check here before travelling for confirmation of the weather. Note that it will not be getting dark until quite late, so please bear that in mind if you have young children
