Worthing Astronomical Society was founded in 1965 and is affiliated to the Federation of Astronomical Societies.
- Promote interest in all aspects of astronomy
- Encourage observational work
- Organise regular meetings with invited guest speakers and reports of members’ practical work
- Provide equipment for members to develop their interest in astronomy
- Provide a focal point for astronomical activity in Worthing and the surrounding area
- Provide a channel of communication with other local, regional and national astronomical societies
- We have our own Observatory and hold regular observing evenings and star parties. We would love to see you there, please see the Observatory and Star Parties pages on our website for details.
- New members are always welcome to our monthly meetings.
- Join us at 1930-2200hrs on the 3rd Monday of each month (except August) in the Emmanuel Church Hall
20th February 2012
Dr David Whitehouse
Dinosaurs on the Moon—Astronomy in the Media. David is an Astronomical Author
19th March 2012
Dr David Bacon
Cosmic Mirages (Gravitational Lensing)
Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation
Portsmouth University
16th April 2012
Members Contribution Evening
21st May 2012
Konrad G. Maylin-Smith F.R.A.S.,
Binary Stars
Croydon Astronomical Society
18th June 2012
Grant Privett
Variable Nebulae
Deep Sky Observer & Author
16th July 2011
Jack Martin
Astronomical Stellar Spectroscopy
17th September 2012 TBA
15th October 2012
Members Contributions
19th November 2012
Dr Christian Knigge
Hubble Space Telescope: Amazing Images &
what they mean.