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The Mid Wales Astronomy Society, formerly the Newtown Astronomy Society, extends a warm welcome to all those interested in any aspect of astronomy at any level and at any age.

The group organise regular monthly meetings on the second Saturday of each month, including a "What's on in the month ahead" feature and are perfect for anyone interested in the night sky.

Full membership fees are just £25 per annum (10 meetings per year), with visitor fees to either the Hall or Zoom meetings being £4.00 per person per meeting.
Mid-Wales Astronomy Society

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Regular meetings with Mid-Wales Astronomy Society

  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    The second Saturday of the month from September 2025 to June 2026

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

    Public members are welcome to join the Mid Wales Astronomy Society (formerly the Newtown Astronomy Society) for monthly meetings from September to June on the second Saturday of each month.

    Light refreshments are available during the meeting, with raffle prizes up for grabs during the main break and a monthly “What’s on in the month ahead” feature by Tony Cook of Aberystwyth University to bring the meeting to a close.

    If weather permits, an informal stargazing session will also take place. Telescopes will be provided; you can bring your telescope for help and advice.

Forthcoming events by Mid-Wales Astronomy Society

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 13th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 8th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 13th December 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 10th January 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th February 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th March 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 9th May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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  • Mid-Wales Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 13th June 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH

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Event locations used by Mid-Wales Astronomy Society

  • Pentwyn Farm

    Llanbister Road, Pentwyn, Powys, LD1 5UT, Wales

    Public Venue

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  • Plas Dolerw

    Milford Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2EH

    Astronomical Society

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  • Rhayader Leisure Centre

    North Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BU, Central Wales

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