Discover the night sky — no experience needed
Join a friendly group of astronomy enthusiasts and explore the universe together. Whether you’re completely new or already experienced, you’ll be welcomed and supported.
- 🔭 Use our 20-inch observatory telescope
- 👥 Learn alongside friendly, knowledgeable members
- 🌌 Attend relaxed observing nights and monthly talks
- 📷 Explore astrophotography and visual observing
👉 Join now – it takes just a couple of minutes
Why join?
This isn’t just a club — it’s an experience.
Stay after meetings, step outside, and see Saturn’s rings, distant galaxies, and nebulae through powerful telescopes, with someone beside you explaining exactly what you’re looking at.
Many visitors come once — and quickly decide to join.
What you get as a member
🌟 Unique access
- Use of our computer-controlled 20” observatory telescope
- Observing sessions at our dark-sky site
- Try different telescopes before buying your own
- Members’ observing nights
📚 Learning and support
- Monthly talks from guest speakers and experienced members
- Help for complete beginners — no prior knowledge needed
- Guidance on equipment and astrophotography
🤝 Community
- Friendly, informal atmosphere
- Meet like-minded people
- Social events and outreach activities
📰 Extras
- Monthly newsletter
- Society library access
Membership fees
From just £21 per year
- Adult: £21 per year
- Family (two adults and children under 18): £28 per year
- Junior (under 18): £5 per year
👉 Join now – quick and simple
Not sure yet?
You’re very welcome to come along first.
- Monthly meetings: Second Friday
- Public open evenings: Last Friday (except May–July)
Come and see what it’s like — no pressure to join.
How joining works
- Click Join
- Enter your details
- Pay securely online (or at a meeting)
- Start attending straight away
No complex forms. No waiting.
Questions
Should you have any questions prior to joining, you can contact our membership secretary. Feel free to ask any questions, and we’ll do our best to assist you.