
South Shields Astronomical Society meeting
Thursday every week from September 2022 to April 2023, except for May, June, July, August
South Tyneside College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET
The South Shields Astronomical Society meet (most) Thursday evenings from September to April in the Block L Lecture Theatre at South Tyneside College. The group are very social, and their meetings are open to everyone. There is often a presentation with a chance to discuss the latest space news and find out about the group’s observing activities at Souter Lighthouse.
Event organiser

South Shields Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact South Shields Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ssas1957.wixsite.com/ssas
Facebook: South Shields Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
South Tyneside College is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of South Shields Astronomical Society meeting events at South Tyneside College. You can view events at this location on a calendar.