- Committee members – who does what on the committee
- Committee Minutes
- Links – links to other useful websites
- Light Pollution – find out more about the blight on our nightsky
- AstroSouth – useful for info about the region.
- Reading & Oxford Public Science Lectures a diary of local events.
- Solar Eclipses – information about solar eclipses visible from Reading
- Lunar Eclipses – information about lunar eclipses visible from Reading
- Image Gallery – a gallery of images taken by members of the society
- eBulletin – archived newsletter produced for members
- 19th century astronomy in Reading (WIP)
- Past annual programmes – delve into the history of ReadingAS
Next Meetings
Monthly Main Meeting.
December 13th 2025 7 pm
St Peter’s Church Hall – RAS Christmas Meeting-No Zoom version: This is a social gathering and unsuitable for talk/broadcasting. The next meeting with a formal audience is Jan 17.
This is the RAS Christmas buffet social meeting. Members will show their latest equipment and software, with a quiz, raffle and a Christmas Buffet. Please come along, catchup with old friends and make new ones! It would be great to see you.
FridayCLUB
Friday 2nd January 2026 at 7:15pm
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.
ZoomFridays
Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8pm
This date has two events. Remember practical observing is at the one above!
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.
January 17th 2026 7 pm
St Peter’s Church HallSubject:- Talks by RAS Members
Guest Speaker: RAS Members
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
FridayCLUB
Friday January 23rd 2026 at 7:15pm
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.
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.ukCheck out the ZOOMFridays page for more details:- ZOOMFridays
We also keep in touch through a Google Group, email news list, and Zoom.
By invitation – send an email to info@readingastro.org.uk