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Weston-super-Mare

Astronomy

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Leader:
Group email: Astronomy group
When: On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
Monthly
Venue: Woodspring Indoor Bowling Club

Our meetings are held monthly, we aim for the 3rd Tuesday each month depending on other commitments.

Each meeting consists of two presentations with a break for tea and coffee and a chat. Our future programme is available by clicking on the buttons below.

For any enquiries, click on the relevant group leaders link to open the contact form.

Programme - Second Quarter 2026

Tuesday April 21st  

2.00–3.00 Chroococcidiopsis – Paul March
3.00- 3.20 Tea/coffee/biscuits and Chat
3.20–4.00 Pluto & Kuiper Belt Updates - Sean Hopkins

Tuesday May 19th

2.00–3.00 Interstellar Space - Paul March
3.00- 3.20 Tea/coffee/biscuits and Chat
3.20–4.00 Introduction to Spectroscopy - Sean Hopkins

Tuesday June 16th

2.00–3.00 Adaptive Technology – Paul March
3.00- 3.20 Tea/coffee/biscuits and Chat
3.20–4.00 Use of Spectroscopy - Sean Hopkins

(last updated 20/03/26)