Sunderland Astronomical Society Announcements

Thursday 21st December: Moon Watch & Stargazing Event (Cygnus Observatory & Washington Wetlands Centre)

Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will be hosting a unique Moon Watch and Stargazing event at our base of operations (Cygnus Observatory and Washington Wetlands Centre). Join Sunderland Astronomical Society for this public Moon Watch & Stargazing event. See the moon in stunning detail through many telescopes and enjoy a tour of…

Friday 20th October: Moon Watch & Stargazing Event (Cygnus Observatory & Washington Wetlands Centre)

Event is Cancelled Due to Extreme Weather Conditions. Watch this Space for an Alternative Date Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will be hosting a unique Moon Watch and Stargazing event at our base of operations (Cygnus Observatory and Washington Wetlands Centre). Join Sunderland Astronomical Society for this public Moon Watch & Stargazing…

30th July: SAS Astrophotography Competition 2023 (voting via Facebook, award presentations at Wetlands)

Hi Everyone,   SUNDERLAND ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION. SUNDAY 30th JULY 2023 PLEASE NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES ONLY POSTS THAT INCLUDE A SOCIETY MEMBER’S SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPH AND IMAGE DETAILS ARE ALLOWED. OTHERS WILL BE REMOVED. PLEASE READ ALL THE RULES BEFORE POSTING. Here is your chance to show off your astronomical images…

27th & 28th January: Moon Watch & Stargazing Event (Cygnus Observatory & Washington Wetlands Centre)

Back by popular demand, Sunderland Astronomical Society are will be hosting a unique Moon Watch and Stargazing event at our base of operations (Cygnus Observatory and Washington Wetlands Centre). Join Sunderland Astronomical Society for this public Moon Watch & Stargazing event. See the moon in stunning detail through many telescopes and enjoy a tour of…

Cygnus Observatory Open

The Cygnus Observatory is now opening on every Thursday and Sunday evening to SAS Members and Non Members alike from 7 pm – 9 pm. However,  this is providing that we have available SAS volunteers (key holders) to open /close the observatory/site and the weather is favorable for astronomy/observing purposes. Not a member yet. Want to join…