Coastal Astronomers Society monthly meeting
The third Saturday of the month from January 2026 to November 2026
West Bay Cafe
Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Kent, CT8 8QZ
Join the Coastal Astronomers Society on the third Saturday of every month at the West Bay Cafe. They are a friendly group of amateur astronomers based in Thanet, Kent, who enjoy sharing their passion for the night sky. Whether you’re new to astronomy or an experienced observer, you are welcome to go along to learn more about stargazing, telescopes, and the fascinating objects that can be seen in our universe.
Event organiser
Coastal Astronomers Society organises these events
Please contact Coastal Astronomers Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Coastal Astronomers Society
Local light pollution
West Bay Cafe is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Coastal Astronomers Society monthly meeting events at West Bay Cafe. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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