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Established in 1953 as the Junior Astronomical Society, the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) has been dedicated to promoting interest in astronomy and helping beginners of all ages embark on this fascinating hobby.
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Forthcoming events by Society for Popular Astronomy

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  • Society for Popular Astronomy meeting

    Saturday 25th October 2025 from 14:00pm to 17:00pm

    University College London, London, WC1E 6BT

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  • Observing the wonders of the autumn sky (residential course)

    Friday 21st November 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 23rd November 2025 12:00pm

    Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DX

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Event locations used by Society for Popular Astronomy

  • Cambridge Observatory – Institute of Astronomy

    University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0HA

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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  • Preston Montford Field Centre

    Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1DX, West Midlands

    Private Venue

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  • University College London

    Gower Street, London, London, WC1E 6BT

    Public Venue

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