Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

Friday 26th August 2022 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

Swallowfield Parish Hall
Swallowfield Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1QW

On the fourth Friday of each month from August to May, astronomers from the Reading Astronomical Society hold an astronomy outreach session at Swallowfield Parish Hall. These sessions are ideal for beginners and suitable for all ages.

Stargazing outside the hall using telescopes is a priority should weather permit. You’re welcome to take along your telescope if you have one for expert advice. All ages can attend; younger ones are welcome to join the stargazing sessions.

Sessions also include a talk on an astronomical topic ideal for novices, indoor demonstrations and what is visible in the night sky.

Refreshments will be available. There is no charge for these meetings and no need to book in advance.

Please note that this has already taken place on 26/08/2022


Event organiser

Reading Astronomical Society

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Swallowfield Parish Hall. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

    Friday 22nd March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Swallowfield Parish Hall, Reading, RG7 1QW

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  • Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Swallowfield Parish Hall, Reading, RG7 1QW

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  • Reading Astronomical Society Friday Club for Beginners

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Swallowfield Parish Hall, Reading, RG7 1QW

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