Astronomy in Edinburgh
Come along to one of our meetings, hear interesting talks, find out about what’s in the sky this month and meet other astronomers.
We meet monthly, usually on the first or second Friday of the month at 7:30pm, and are always happy to see new faces at our meetings. See below for the next meeting date.
The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh (ASE) has been holding meetings in Edinburgh to inform members and the general public about astronomy since 1924.
Observing forecast for Edinburgh
A green block indicates a clear sky, orange partially clear, red cloudy. Blue blocks show cloud level – darker blue is clearer. Click on the chart for hourly detail and ISS passes.
Forecast provided by clearoutside.com
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Featured news
Watch the total Lunar eclipse on 21 Jan 2019
This will be the best eclipse visible from Scotland in 2019 but you'll have to stay up late to watch it.
The President’s Christmas Comet Challenge
President Andrew Farrow has set a photographic competition for ASE members and non-members for the best photograph of 46P/Wirtanen.
More News
Scotland’s Sky in January 2019
You can now find the latest Scotland Sky Diary for January by Alan Pickup in the ASE Journal.
HOYS-CAPS: the project that needs amateur astronomers
Our recent talk on HOYS-CAPS showed that there are still astronomy projects that amateurs really can contribute to.
UPDATED: Comet 46P/Wirtanen in December
Periodic comet 46P/Wirtanen could be a naked eye object in December, rising above the Edinburgh horizon to provide an interesting Winter spectacle.
December 2018 meeting report
Dr Aleks Scholz from the University of St Andrews gave a fascinating talk on the HOYS-CAPS citizen science project, explaining how amateurs can get involved.
Get ready for the Geminid meteor shower
The reliable Geminids peak on the night of 13/14 December and the Moon conveniently makes way for them. We can expect rates of up to 50 meteors per hour.
Scotland’s Sky in December 2018
You can now find the latest Scotland Sky Diary for December by Alan Pickup in the ASE Journal.
Ask an Astronomer
Is there something you always wanted to know about our universe?
How to observe a planet? Take a photo of the stars? Which telescope to buy? Why is space black? …
Well here’s your chance: just ask your question in the form and we’ll try and get back to you with an answer. The answer may just be: “we have no idea” – but that’s the beauty of astronomy!