- Recommended Books:
- Turn Left at orion
- Stargazing with a Telescope
- How to use an Astronomical Telescope
- Dark Skies:
- Campaign for Dark Skies
- Light Pollution
Weymouth Astronomy Club
Weymouth Astronomy Club is keen to attract new members regardless of experience. The only pre-requisite required is a keen interest in the night sky. Meetings are held on a monthly basis at The Old School Rooms, Upwey, DT3 5QE opposite the Wishing Well.
Club Meeting 10th July 2009 - Meeting starts 19:30
Weymouth Astronomy welcomes Ron Nash who will be giving a demonstration/construction of his orrery and a presentation titled 'History of Orreries'. Plus a guide to the night sky for July. Refreshments provided.
Next Viewing Evening: 26th September - Fleet Farm 20:30 Hours
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL NO VIEWING NIGHTS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. Members and non members are invited to bring their equipment to view the night skies. An excellent opportunity for those new to astronomy to see various types of optical equipment in action. Weather Permitting!! Directions to Fleet Farm
Click here to view an amazing image of a Solar transit of ISS and Atlantis
Image captured by Thierry Legault
WAC events and other local societies events
- Future WAC Events/Meetings
- Wessex Astronomical Society - 2009 Programme of Events
- CADAS 2009 Programme of Events
Quick Links
- Useful Sites
- Astronomy Now Magazine
- Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
- Weymouth Weather
- Current Location of ISS
- Telescopes for beginners and advanced astronomers
- Need a Cleaner?
- Weymouth Metal Detecting Club
- Download Planetarium Program
- Astronomy Expert - Tips & Advice
- Want to Borrow a Telescope?
- Click Here