{"id":57505,"date":"2024-04-09T13:30:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/70a91e92-c7cd-4be8-8bc9-c988cd648163"},"modified":"2024-04-09T14:08:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T14:08:28","slug":"join-your-local-amateur-astronomy-society-our-guide-to-societies-in-the-uk-and-ireland","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/rss_feed\/join-your-local-amateur-astronomy-society-our-guide-to-societies-in-the-uk-and-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Join your local amateur astronomy society! Our guide to societies in the UK and Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interested in joining an astronomical society? We’ve compiled a list of over 200 amateur astronomy societies and clubs across the UK and Ireland. <\/p>

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Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 13:30 PM<\/p>

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Amateur astronomy societies are a great way of meeting fellow stargazers, and there are branches across the UK and Ireland.<\/p>

Whether you are just getting started in astronomy or are a seasoned observer, astronomy societies are a great way to learn, socialise and meet other members who are only too happy to share their experiences and knowledge.<\/p>

Brighton Astro are one of the most active astronomy societies in the UK and Ireland. Credit: Simon Holroyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>

If you have found yourself asking “where is there an astronomy club near me?” Then you have come to the right place.<\/p>

Below is a list of over 200 amateur astronomical societies around the UK and Ireland, so you can find an astronomy club near you.<\/p>

If your astronomy club is not listed and you would like to be included, let us know at contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com<\/a>.<\/p>

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Skellig Star Party 2019. Credit: Roy Stewart<\/figcaption><\/figure>

England astronomy societies<\/h2>

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