Leeds Astronomical Society

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Registered Charity 1101539

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Next Formal Meeting:

March 14th

Black holes, quasars and galaxy formation
Prof. Clive Tadhunter (Sheffield University)

Next Observing Session:

Friday February 17 (change of date) from 7.30pm at the New Inn, Eccup, Leeds, LS16 8AU.
This was planned for Wednesday, but has been moved to Friday to coincide with the Stargazing Live event.
The New Inn appears to be closed at the moment. The observing sessions will still take place, but the Inn is unlikely to be available for refreshments or toilets.

Status: Planned

Webnews:

BBC Stargazing LIVE - see the Activities page.

Astromeet 2012 News:

The provisional date is Saturday, 10 November. Further details will be announced in the middle of 2012.

Welcome to the Leeds Astronomical Society Website

We meet at the Quakers Meeting Room, Carlton Hill, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9DX. Please look at the meetings page for more information, including how to get to the venue.

Fabulous picture of M31 (The Andromeda Galaxy) by Tony Cook, LAS member

The Leeds Astronomical Society was established in 1859 and is still very active.

Our Society is open to all comers: we have no distinctions according to age or experience!

You are welcome to try us out before you decide to join - no obligation!

You will find all you need to know about our meetings, activities and observing sessions on this website.

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Webmaster Chris Trayner Last updated 2012 February 13