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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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]
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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 ]
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Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
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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]
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Monthly meetings of WDAS have now recommenced, the next meeting being Tuesday December 2nd from 7:30pm, room H1, Whitby School. Astro-photographer Steve Bowden RO FRAS JP will be giving a presentation. Please attend if you can, should be a terrific evening. [Read more about December Society Meeting - Steve Bowden Presentation]
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Monthly meetings of WDAS have now recommenced, the next meeting being Tuesday November 4th from 7:30pm, room H1, Whitby School. Richard Randle will be giving a presentation on the Journey to the Centre of the Earth, well the trip down Boulby Mine...and his travels to Iceland. Dark Matter and Aurora in one evening - not to be missed! [Read more about November Society Meeting - Richard Randle Presentation]
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The two events hosted at Whitby Youth Hostel during half term week unexpectedly allowed more observations outside than in previous years - lady luck favouring our efforts for once. [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Events - October 26th and 29th]
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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]
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Always a highlight, our annual visit to Westerdale proved to be a great success with clear skies overhead instead of the fog and mist experienced last year. The journey to Westerdale proved less than straight forward, however. [Read more about Westerdale Star Party 2025]
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