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
May 21st : Summercourt
The main talk of the evening will be given by Frank Johns entitled – WHO???: Nicholas-Louis De La Caille was a leading figure among eighteen century observational astronomers. No armchair philosopher, La Caille travelled far in pursuit of scientific truths.
After the break Dean Ashton and his 10 minute talk – Colour in Astronomy – Part 2
Dean will summarise his 2025 presentation, Colour in Astronomy – Part 1. Today we’ll explore how colour is used to create accurate ‘True colour’ pictures and analytical ‘false colour’ images in astrophotography.
We meet at 19:00 for a 19:30 kick-off. Event location details HERE
Our Next Event
April 25th – Sun & Stars : Carnewas
Another chance to watch Solar activity on the Sun as it sets and to admire objects in the night sky as they appear throughout the evening. The event is held at the National Trust car park at Carnewas, HERE and starts at 18:00
As always this event is subject to clear skies, so any decision to cancel will be announced on a dedicated link on our website HERE.
The Hunter
We know that the shorter days of autumn and winter are here when in the darker evenings over the south east horizon come creeping up a set of four bright stars in a rectangle with a tight line of three stars in the middle. This is the constellation of Orion….More
Up and Coming May 2nd
WHAT: A programme of astronomy talks and activities that has something for everyone, whatever your level (if any) of astronomical knowledge.
When and Where – Saturday 2nd May 2026 09:30 – 17:00, Newquay Tretherras School, Trevenson Rd, Newquay TR7 3BH
Theme: The event is an Eclipse Special organised by the BAA and hosted by us
Full details of the days events and how to book your tickets. HERE
Latest Image
This is a Sulphur, Hydrogen, Oxygen image (2 panel mosaic) of Orion M42 and Horse’s head taken since November of last year. The colours come from allocating each filter to a different channel SII to red, Hydrogen Alpha to Green and Oxygen to Blue.