[Whilst the city sleeps...]
Comet C2020/F3 & Noctilucent clouds, Leeds, July 2020. (Photo by Stuart Pickles)
Comet C2020/F3 & Noctilucent clouds, Leeds, July 2020. (Photo by Stuart Pickles)
Meeting at Roundhay Park, 6:30pm to 8pm
The Leeds A.S. will be observing the partial eclipse from 6.30 until 8pm on Wed. evening, 12th Aug.
We will be on the top of the hill on the field next to the main car park of Roundhay Park, off Princes Avenue. (Approx location: ///scores.wipe.tips - lookout for the gazeebo)
The Moon should start blocking the Sun at approx 18:12 - 18:19 BST, with approx 92% obscured an hour later. The partial eclipse will end around 20:12 - 20:19, shortly before sunset.
Leeds A.S. will have solar scopes, and other safe viewing methods available to the public to observe the eclipse. You must never look at the Sun directly with the naked eye, even during an eclipse. Special Eclipse glasses (Certified to 'ISO 12312-2' or 'ISO 12312-2:2015') can be used, and indirect methods using pin-hole projection.
Our group is open to everyone with an interest in Astronomy, no matter whether you're a casual observer, armchair astronomer or dedicated astro-photographer. The night sky belongs to everybody and we welcome all comers, whatever age, experience or background!
Astronomy is arguably the oldest science & it is accessible by all. Our society was formed in 1859 and is the oldest surviving amateur Astronomy group in England. Currently we have about 50 members.
Newcomers are welcome to try us out before you decide to join - no obligation!
You will find all you need to know about our meetings, activities and observing sessions on this website. In addition to regular meetings the society still meets virtually via Zoom and our Groups.io 'chatline'.
Membership rates for 2025 have had a modest increase of £2 - the first increase in many years...
Current Sun Spots
Click on the link to visit the most recent images from the Solar Dynamics Observatory, including different wavelength observations and Magnetogram images.
Stellarium
Web version of the popular Stellarium planetarium software. A very useful tool for learning the night sky & locating Deep Sky Objects. For the free and even better desktop version see: stellarium.org
Clear Outside
Detailed weather forecasts aimed at the astronomer.
