Highlands Astronomical Society meeting
The first Tuesday of the month from January 2026 to December 2026, except for June, July
The Café at Smithton Church
1 Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness-shire, IV2 7YU
Visitors are welcome to join the Highlands Astronomical Society for monthly meetings at the cafe in Smithton Church.
Meetings occur on the first Tuesday of every month except for June, July and August (in January, it’s the second Tuesday to avoid New Year).
These sessions include a presentation by a guest speaker and are ideal for learning more about this local astronomy club and their stargazing events at the Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory.
Event organiser
Highlands Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Highlands Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Highlands Astronomical Society
Facebook: Highlands Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
The Café at Smithton Church is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Highlands Astronomical Society meeting events at The Café at Smithton Church. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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