In this month's edition:
WDAS members assisted in making a 'star night' a memorable affair for 5th year pupils from Stakesby School, who had a sleep over at the residential unit located at East Whitby Academy. [Read more about School Class - Star Evening. ]
WDAS members will be saddened to hear of the passing of
its eldest member John Randles from Westerdale who had been a member since the early 2000's. Further sad news came to our attention very recently when we learned of the death of Dr Allan Chapman. January has robbed us of two very special, respected characters, who's like is only too rare. [Read more about John Randles: Dr Allan Chapman.]
Members of WDAS travelled over to Danby on Jan 23rd to take a closer look at the new observatory and listen to proposals on how it will be operated.
Held at Beetle Bank Farm - Moor Lane near Murton, just off the A64 opposite York, the Astro convention was a ticketed event incorperating five lectures and buffet lunch. A number of WDAS members had booked places for the day out. Full details of the lectures themselves will be forthcoming in the spring months, but here is a brief synopsis of the day. [Read more about York Astro Convention 2026]
Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
Society subscriptions for members, or for anyone wishing to join the society, are now due for renewal. Details are as follows, please read carefully. [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2026]
Society monthly meetings continue with the next meeting on Feb 3rd. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill). Start time is 7:30pm, room H1. [Read more about Society Meetings ]
The society will be supporting a busy schedule of Star Party/Outreach events planned for February including two at Whitby Youth Hostel. [Read more about WDAS Star Party Schedule - February ]
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Whitby School - Room H1.
In Members' monthly meetings we usually take a tour of the night sky for the coming month using the Planetarium program. Have talks and presentations on various topics of astronomy/space etc, and discuss future events etc. New members welcome.
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339