Next Meetings
ZoomFriday – 1st Friday of Every month at 8 pm
ZoomFriday is on the 2nd October at 20:00.
Chat with us on ZOOM on the 1st Friday of the month at 8pm.
We will be chatting about the latest in astronomy and space news. The monthly talk will be posted on the googlegroup, with links to professional and academic content. A great way to keep up to date with ‘WHAT’S NEW IN ASTRONOMY’
Login by text on 07510 444 630 or email us at info@readingastro.org.uk
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Monthly Main Meeting.
Saturday, 17th October 2026 7 pm
St Peter’s Church HallSubject:- Unlocking the Puzzle of the Little Metropolis Calendar Relief
Guest Speaker: Dr Amy C Smith (ROG)
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 a social gathering and unsuitable for talk/broadcasting.
FridayCLUB
Friday, 23rd October
1st Wokingham Scout Hut
Please arrive by 7:15pm for a short talk about astronomy starting at 7:30pm, with observing through members telescopes to follow if weather conditions permit. The evening is Free of charge, just come along on the evening. See our FridayCLUB page for further details.
Enquiries to info@readingastro.org.ukLocation : 1st Wokingham Scout Hut in Evendons Lane, Wokingham. RG41 4DX.
ZoomFriday – 1st Friday of Every month at 8 pm
ZoomFriday is on the 6th November at 20:00.
Chat with us on ZOOM on the 1st Friday of the month at 8pm.
We will be chatting about the latest in astronomy and space news. The monthly talk will be posted on the googlegroup, with links to professional and academic content. A great way to keep up to date with ‘WHAT’S NEW IN ASTRONOMY’
Login by text on 07510 444 630 or email us at info@readingastro.org.uk
Read more on – ZOOMFridays
Monthly Main Meeting.
Saturday, 21st November 2026 7 pm
St Peter’s Church HallSubject:- Space Weather Forcasting
Guest Speaker: Chris Scott (University of Reading)
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 a social gathering and unsuitable for talk/broadcasting.
FridayCLUB
Friday, 27th November
1st Wokingham Scout Hut
Please arrive by 7:15pm for a short talk about astronomy starting at 7:30pm, with observing through members telescopes to follow if weather conditions permit. The evening is Free of charge, just come along on the evening. See our FridayCLUB page for further details.
Enquiries to info@readingastro.org.ukLocation : 1st Wokingham Scout Hut in Evendons Lane, Wokingham. RG41 4DX.
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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