Abingdon Astronomical Society – Oxfordshire's largest astronomical society

Upcoming events

06Dec

Beginners meeting

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

13Dec

Spacecraft I have known and loved

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

03Jan

Observing eveningWaiting for decision

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Frilford Heath Tubney Driving range

04Jan

Observing eveningWaiting for decision

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Frilford Heath Tubney Driving range

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Rosette Nebula-John Napper

monkey head jn

ngc1514 - Steve Creasey

ngc891 - Steve Creasey

ngc6946 CM

M101

M33final

K2-2

IPHAS141

Abell71

About Us

The society is for anyone interested in the night sky. Whether you are a complete beginner or an active observer there is always someone to meet to share knowledge and experiences.

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