Dec.28, 2025

Danby Lodge Observatory - Almost There!

Work on the new observatory at Danby Lodge is almost complete, with fixtures and fittings, instrumentation and display features in sittu. Training and open dates to follow this month.  

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By Mark D
Dec.09, 2025

Society Solstice Celebration Meal 2025

Time gives the appearance of flowing faster with age, and so we gathered for the 2025 Christmas meal, another year older, another year having slipped by under the celestial bridge.   [Read more about Society Solstice Celebration Meal 2025]

By Mark D
Dec.07, 2025

Society Meetings - Report

December's meeting saw Steve Bowden RO FRAS JP, astro-photography and STEM ambassador, give a wonderful presentation on astrophotography.  At this month's Richard Randle will be showing images of his Icelandic aurora odyssey. [Read more about Society Meetings - Report]

By Mark D
Dec.07, 2025

Bruce Diary

Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School.    [Read more about Bruce Diary]

By Mark D
Dec.07, 2025

WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2026

Society subscriptions for members, or for anyone wanting 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]

By Mark D
Nov.30, 2025

Danby Lodge Observatory - Work Update

Work on the new observatory at Danby Lodge is nearing completion, with the external weather marquee now removed. Fixtures and fittings are being installed with instrumentation soon to follow!

 

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By Mark D
Nov.30, 2025

WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2025/2026

Society subscriptions for members, or for anyone wanting to join the society, will soon be up for renewal. Details are as follows, please read carefully.  [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2025/2026]

By Mark D
Nov.29, 2025

Victor Holdsworth

WDAS members who have attended society meetings and star party events over the last 15 years or so will be saddened to learn of the passing of Victor Holdsworth.  [Read more about Victor Holdsworth ]

By Mark D
Nov.17, 2025

Bruce Diary

Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School.    [Read more about Bruce Diary]

By Mark D
Nov.17, 2025

Society Christmas Meal 2025

The 2025 WDAS Christmas meal has now been booked for December 6th, 7pm at the Hare and Hounds - Hawsker. If you are a member and would like to come along and haven’t already contacted Mark - don't delay places are limited. [Read more about Society Christmas Meal 2025]

By Mark D

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