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 others interested in astronomy.
We meet monthly, usually on the first 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
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Featured news
October 2019 meeting report
We had a very interesting and future-looking talk by John I. Davies, Senior Researcher & Principium Editor, The Initiative for Interstellar Studies at our October meeting.
Ron Livesey awarded the Lorimer Medal
We are delighted to announce that on 14 September 2019, The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh awarded Ronald J Livesey a LORIMER MEDAL.
More News
Scotland’s Sky in October 2019
Amateur astronomer discovers first interstellar comet. The latest Scotland Sky Diary for October by Alan Pickup.
September 2019 meeting report
What a very entertaining and involving talk we had from Dr Alastair Bruce of the ROE! He brought along his Lego Apollo 11 model and took us through the whole journey with a little orbital mechanics thrown in too.
Scotland’s Sky in September 2019
Friendly Delphinus the Dolphin wins a place among the stars. The latest Scotland Sky Diary for September by Alan Pickup.
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!