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
Transit of Mercury 11 November on Calton Hill
We hope to be observing the Transit of Mercury on 11 Nov 2019 on Calton Hill, WEATHER PERMITTING. The transit starts at 12:35 and continues after the Sun sets (16:13).
November 2019 meeting report
Thank you to Matjaz Vidmar from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh for a very interesting and informative talk. I don't think many of us knew just how advanced the Scottish space industry is.
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ASE Treasurer to visit Professor Einstein
I bet that got your attention! But it's true, as reported in the Council minutes...
Scotland’s Sky in November 2019
Mercury crosses Sun as bright planets converge in evening sky. The latest Scotland Sky Diary for November by Alan Pickup.
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.
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!