Wakefield and District Astronomical Society
Visit RSPB St Aidan's for an evening being wowed by the Lyrid meteor shower, led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society. This session will give you opportunity to learn about when, how and why meteor showers occur, with experts also on hand to point out other amazing astronomical features visible in the night sky …
**SOLD OUT - Sorry!** Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wondered about the stories of the stars above? Well now is your chance to find out more! Join us at RSPB St Aidan's for an introduction to astronomy, led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society. This beginner's guide will help you learn …
Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wished upon a ‘shooting star’? Well now is your chance to find out more about meteors! Join us for an evening being wowed by the Lyrid meteor shower, led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society. This session will give you opportunity to learn about when, how …
Astronomer Chris Lintott explains how you could help astronomers sort through galaxies, explore the surface of Mars, or even discover a planet. This is the story of the Zooniverse, which has enlisted more than two million people in the search for cosmic truth. Using stories drawn from contemporary research, this talk describes their discoveries - …
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Ever looked up at a moonlit sky and wished you could see it in all its marvellous detail? Well, now is your chance to learn more about our nearest celestial neighbour; the Moon. Join us at RSPB St Aidan's for an evening discovering all things Lunar. Led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society, this …
Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wished you knew how to take fantastic pictures of it? Well, now is your chance to find out more about astrophotography! _______________________________________________________________________ This is a series of events making up a full course of astrophotography, with a certificate for completing all three sessions and a small prize …
Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wished you knew how to take fantastic pictures of it? Well, now is your chance to find out more about astrophotography! _______________________________________________________________________ This is a series of events making up a full course of astrophotography, with a certificate for completing all three sessions and a small prize …
Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wished you knew how to take fantastic pictures of it? Well, now is your chance to find out more about astrophotography! _______________________________________________________________________ This is a series of events making up a full course of astrophotography, with a certificate for completing all three sessions and a small prize …
**SOLD OUT** Did you get a new telescope or binoculars for Christmas, or a recent birthday, and want to get out to see the wonders of the night sky? Have you had a lifelong interest in the night sky and all it holds, or are you new to the hobby and want to get a …
**SOLD OUT** Did you get a new telescope or binoculars for Christmas, or a recent birthday, and want to get out to see the wonders of the night sky? Have you had a lifelong interest in the night sky and all it holds, or are you new to the hobby and want to get a …
**SOLD OUT** Did you get a new telescope or binoculars for Christmas, or a recent birthday, and want to get out to see the wonders of the night sky? Have you had a lifelong interest in the night sky and all it holds, or are you new to the hobby and want to get a …
**SOLD OUT** Did you get a new telescope or binoculars for Christmas, or a recent birthday, and want to get out to see the wonders of the night sky? Have you had a lifelong interest in the night sky and all it holds, or are you new to the hobby and want to get a …
Ever looked up at a moonlit sky and wished you could see it in all its marvellous detail? Well, now is your chance to learn more about our nearest celestial neighbour; the Moon. Join us at RSPB St Aidan’s for an evening discovering all things Lunar. Led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society, this …
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EVENT CANCELLED AS SITE IS FLOODED. Have your children ever looked up at the night sky and asked all those tricky questions you don’t know the answer to? If they’ve expressed a natural curiosity or interest in all things astronomical, now is your chance to give them the opportunity to gain knowledge about our solar …
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Join us at RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park for an evening discovering the night sky! Led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society, this interactive session will allow you to learn about how the night sky has been used as an aid for navigation across land and water. It will also describe how you can …
Have your children ever looked up at the night sky and asked all those tricky questions you don’t know the answer to? If they’ve expressed a natural curiosity or interest in all things astronomical, now is your chance to give them the opportunity to gain knowledge about our solar system and beyond. Join us at …
Sorry - unfortunately this event is now cancelled. WADAS invites you to witness a breathtaking celestial event—a Partial Solar Eclipse! Join us on 29/03/2025 at Wakefield Sports Club, where we’ll provide telescopes, eclipse glasses, and expert insights into this rare phenomenon. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of the cosmos with fellow space …
