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 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.

Our Next Meeting

April 16th: Summercourt

The Club AGM: Your chance to shape the future of  how the club is run and what activities and talks we provide going through 2026 and into early 2027.

We meet at 19:00 for a 19:30 kick-off. Event location details 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.