Welcome to Doncaster Astronomical Society.
Providing
astronomy for the casual observer, serious enthusiast and access to the
night sky using research-grade equipment. Schools throughout Doncaster
and the surrounding catchment area are especially welcome to use our
facilities and experience, as a suppliment to the GCSE Astronomy
syllabus.
View the night sky in mixed and pleasant company in a secure environment.
Go to the
Observatory item above for directions to the Domes in Austerfield.
But before you set out, take a look at the
Monthly Night Sky to see what's about, and the
Local Weather
too. We're usually open on clear Friday nights for members, and welcome
the public too, but have to make a charge of £2/person. accompanying
children are free.
Being a Society member, brings many
other benefits including the possibility of observing on other nights,
weather permitting! And being able to borrow telescopes, and use top
grade Solar equipment too.
Light
refreshments are available at the meetings at St. George's House where
we make a charge of £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors to help
balance costs.
There is free parking near the Minster and a well lit open council car park within 100Metres.
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