Astronomy Workshop Evening – Thurs 29th June

Our June meeting will be on Thursday 29th June @ Putteridge Bury

If you’re interested in Astronomy and Space Science, the night sky or astrophotography/imaging then this meeting is for you.

Society members will be on hand to demonstrate a range of topics including beginners guide to pracatical astronomy, help with binoculars / telescopes and  photographing the night sky with telescopes, cameras & smartphones.

Come and have an informal chat with an LAS observer/astro photographer.
Bring your own telescope to be shown how to set it up and maintain it correctly, or visit our TELESCOPE CORNER where Society members can help you make the right choice for your first telescope.

The meeting will start at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) until 9pm at University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury, Luton Map

Visitors of  all ages welcome! (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Please advise via the ‘Contact Us’ page if you intend to attend. 

Night Sky Map – July 2017

Night Sky Map for July 2017

For more info on the night sky in July please Click Here

Astronomy Observing at Bradgers Hill

The Luton Astronomical Society are taking part in the Bradgers Hill Wildlife Weekend

Saturday 15th July 2017  an observing evening is being held at Bradgers Hill / Stopsley Common between 8.00pm -11.00pm (subject to clear skies) map

• LAS demonstration – Safe Solar Observing
  (DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY, safe methods required)
• Observe the planets Jupiter and Saturn
• Observe the summer night sky

For more details of the weekend, visit the official event website www.bradgershill.org

The Sun

Jupiter and Ganymede

Saturn

Pictures Credits: Peter Garbett (petergarbett.com)