About Us
We are a friendly, relaxed group of people sharing a common interest in all things astronomical. Our membership ranges from complete beginners to those experienced in observing and the more technical aspects such as astrophotography.
We meet at Summercourt New Memorial Hall, Cornwall on the third Thursdays of the month throughout the year. From October to March we also hold practical meetings on the first Thursday of each month at Trevarrian Holiday Park. All meetings start at 7:30pm.
Further information on the club, how to find us, what we do and Contact Us details can be found under the ‘Home’ menu dropdown at the very top of this page.
Our Next Meeting
January 8th: Trevarrian
The first event for 2026 is our practical/observing session at Trevarrian. The emphasis of each meeting is to get out under the stars with our scopes ( so please bring yours along with you) and do some observing. If the weather doesn’t play ball, we will be arranging some observing or imaging techniques to enhance your practical skills.
Event location details HERE
Our Next Star Party
January 24th 2026 – Carnewas
The first observing event for 2026 at NT Carnewas. The event, as always, is dependant on clear skies, but this evening we hope to be able to see sunspot activity on the surface of the Sun before it sets. As the skies darken, we will be able to observe a first quarter Moon and details on Saturn and Jupiter as they rise out of the twilight. The event starts at 16:00.
Event location details HERE
Previous Posts
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The bottom of the North American Nebula ( NGC7000).Imaged over the last few months. This is a 2-frame mosaic image of this emission nebula in Cygnus. North is to the left!
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Continuing a theme of just how little data is needed to collect and process an OK image….with this rubbish weather!
This is a 16 minute HOO integration of M42, cropped from a larger frame. Again i’d like more data… but I think it’s OK.