Come and have an amazing few hours with us at The Knavesmire. Look through some amazing kit. The Moon is visible with its fantastic cratered and mountainous surface – although it’s at one of its lower positions in the sky. The “Ringed Wonder” Saturn is up a bit later in the evening. You will never forget your first view of this. As long as the weather plays ball – see you there! [Directions]

What’s Up! (A monthly look at astronomical events in the sky & on Earth)

The York Astronomical Society was founded in 1972 and became a registered charity (no. 1174488) in 2017. Its observatory is at Beetle Bank Farm and the Society aims to demonstrate, educate and promote the subjects of astronomy and spaceflight in the York area. We hold regular public meetings with guest speakers and hosts regular star parties.

An Introduction to the YAS Observatory at Beetle Bank Farm

What’s visible tonight – a useful website giving details of the night sky, with rising and setting times of the moon and planets

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