York Astronomical Society

Pluto SystemThe Pluto System – A journey to an ice world “Enigma” by Dave Armeson (see Events)

What’s Up! Apr 2025 (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 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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