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Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

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The Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society are an active astronomy group that runs a weekly programme covering various topics in astronomy. The society operates the J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory, which is open to the public via their Community Access Programme.
Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

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Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @MSAstro
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Regular meetings with Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday every week from January 2026 to December 2026

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

    Everyone is welcome to join the friendly members of the Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society at their regular Thursday evening gatherings in their meeting room at the Swinton Bottom Club.

    The Society's weekly programme consists of lectures and talks from a wide range of visiting speakers and members and training where more experienced observers pass on their skills to new ones.

    These sessions are a great way to meet local astronomers, get help and advice on equipment and learn about the group's practical observing sessions and observatory.

    Note: these sessions are also accessible remotely via Zoom -- please get in touch with the Society for more details.

Forthcoming events by Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 11th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 18th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 25th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 2nd July 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 9th July 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 16th July 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 23rd July 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 30th July 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 6th August 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 13th August 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER

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Event locations used by Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

  • Clifton Park Garden House and Courtyard

    Clifton Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2AA, Yorkshire and The Humber

    Public Venue

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  • J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory

    Lee Brook Lane, Wentworth, South Yorkshire, S62 7SH

    Observatory

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  • St John’s Church Hall – Mexborough

    Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0ER, Yorkshire and The Humber England

    Astronomical Society

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