Reading Astronomical Society
Amateur Astronomy in Berkshire, UK
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2021-2022

2022-2023

  • Next Meetings


    FridayCLUB

    Friday August 22nd at 7:30pm

    Our next FridayCLUB outreach meeting is on the 22nd August.

    We have short talks about astronomy early in the evening and then weather permitting, a view of the sky through telescopes what could be better – All Free just come along on the evening. See our FridayCLUB page for details of location and start times.
    Enquiries to info@readingastro.org.uk

    Location : 1st Wokingham Scout Hut in Evendons Lane, Wokingham. RG41 4DX.

    Check out the ZOOMFridays page for more details:- ZOOMFridays

    Scout Hut LOCATION –


    ZoomFridays

    Friday 5 Sept 2025 at 8pm

    Chat with us on ZOOM on the 1st Friday of the month at 8pm.

    Once a month at 8 pm on the first Friday each month we will be chatting with members about any astronomical topics and keeping up with the latest in academic and space industry news. At the same time the content of the chats will be written up in .pdf form and released as a monthly round up for members. They will contain a lot of links to professional and academic content and form a part of the story of astronomy and space industry activity as we go forward. A great way to keep up to date with ‘WHAT’S NEW IN ASTRONOMY’


    Monthly Main Meeting.

    September 20th 2025 7 pm
    St Peter’s Church Hall

    This will be a physical meeting in the hall with remote access via ZOOM. Non-members, having enjoyed the talk, donate £5 via online banking:
    Reading Astronomical Society: Sort code: 60-17-21: Account No: 54137268

    This is the first meeting of the new season. We will publish next sessions Main Monthly talks over the summer period.

    Subject:- ‘William Huggins;

    Guest Speaker: Hugh Allen

    LOCATION MAP


    FridayCLUB

    Friday September 26th at 7:30pm

    Our next FridayCLUB outreach meeting is on the 26th September.

    We have short talks about astronomy early in the evening and then weather permitting, a view of the sky through telescopes what could be better – All Free just come along on the evening. See our FridayCLUB page for details of location and start times.
    Enquiries to info@readingastro.org.uk

    Location : 1st Wokingham Scout Hut in Evendons Lane, Wokingham. RG41 4DX.

    Check out the ZOOMFridays page for more details:- ZOOMFridays

    Scout Hut LOCATION –


    ZoomFridays

    Friday 3rd October 2025 at 8pm

    Chat with us on ZOOM on the 1st Friday of the month at 8pm.

    Once a month at 8 pm on the first Friday each month we will be chatting with members about any astronomical topics and keeping up with the latest in academic and space industry news. At the same time the content of the chats will be written up in .pdf form and released as a monthly round up for members. They will contain a lot of links to professional and academic content and form a part of the story of astronomy and space industry activity as we go forward. A great way to keep up to date with ‘WHAT’S NEW IN ASTRONOMY’


    Monthly Main Meeting.

    October 18th 2025 7 pm
    St Peter’s Church Hall

    This will be a physical meeting in the hall with remote access via ZOOM. Non-members, having enjoyed the talk, donate £5 via online banking:
    Reading Astronomical Society: Sort code: 60-17-21: Account No: 54137268

    This is the Second meeting of the new season. We will publish next sessions Main Monthly talks over the summer period.

    Subject:- Travelling Astronomy, using Astrophotography and Visual observing

    Guest Speaker: Dave Shave-Well BAS

    LOCATION MAP


    Astronomy chat by experts and beginners with members of local astronomy societies.
    Request login details from Gerry by text on 07510 444 630 or email us at info@readingastro.org.uk

    We also keep in touch through a Google Group, email news list, and Zoom.
    By invitation – send an email to info@readingastro.org.uk

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