York Astronomical Society Convention
Saturday 24th January 2026 from 09:30am to 17:00pm
Beetle Bank Farm
Moor Lane, Murton, North Yorkshire, YO19 5XD, Yorkshire and The Humber
Welcome to the York Astronomical Society Convention!
Come join us for a day of astronomy talks with an historical and Yorkshire flavour at Beetle Bank Farm. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, expect a warm welcome.
The tickets cost £22.50 and include a buffet lunch in the Beetle Bank Cafe.
Event organiser
The York Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact The York Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: The York Astronomical Society
Twitter: @yorkastro
Facebook: The York Astronomical Society
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Sat 24th Jan
Local light pollution
Beetle Bank Farm is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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