Bath Astronomers

Bath Astronomers Bath Astronomers is a group of keen stargazers in or around Bath. We share astro experiences and the enjoyment of practical astronomy.

We promote the astro sciences to all, young and old alike. We are registered charity 1215572. Bath Astronomers is a group of keen amateur astronomers living in or near Bath. We meet monthly on the last Wednesday of the month at either the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution or the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. We have over 140 members and lots of interested visitors to public stargazing outreach. All welcome and we strvie to be family friendly.

10/06/2026

Watched the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter last night from a windswept top of Round Hill.

Not such a great idea in just a t-shirt!!! Had to scurry home to warm up.

Why not become a member of Bath Astronomers? Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, enjoy monthly talks at Bath Royal L...
09/06/2026

Why not become a member of Bath Astronomers?

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, enjoy monthly talks at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution on space and astronomy, and a monthly newsletter.

Find out about the Supermoons, Micromoons and Mars going retrograde before anyone else. Pop along to look through big telescopes too.

Just visit

Membership We always welcome new members to the Bath Astronomers. You are invited to come along to our gatherings and either we’ll spot you or just make yourself known. Types of Membership Adults £20.00; Couples £25.00; Families £25.00; Young Persons £0.00; Students in full time education £10...

09/06/2026

Venus and Jupiter closest approach today

NASA are due to announce the crew of Artemis 3 tomorrow (Tuesday 9th June) in the briefing starting at 4pm (UTC+1/BST). ...
08/06/2026

NASA are due to announce the crew of Artemis 3 tomorrow (Tuesday 9th June) in the briefing starting at 4pm (UTC+1/BST). You can watch it on NASA+
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-artemis-iii-announcement/

They may announce a European being part of the 4 person crew. Pundits are suggesting Italy's Samantha Cristoforetti is a good bet. University of Bath alumni Anne McClain is a favourite to get a seat too.

NASA will provide an update on the agency’s Artemis III mission and announce the astronauts assigned to the test flight during a live event at 11 a.m. EDT on

Get outside tonight and look to the west about 30 minutes after sunset.See brightest planets Venus and Jupiter getting r...
08/06/2026

Get outside tonight and look to the west about 30 minutes after sunset.

See brightest planets Venus and Jupiter getting really close to each other in the sky.

Look tonight and again tomorrow to see how they change in just one day. Closest approach in on Tuesday 9th June.

Photos by Roger H and Alan S.

08/06/2026

Memories of WestFest 2026 on Sunday 7th June

Some of our memories of WestFest2026 that we supported yesterday
08/06/2026

Some of our memories of WestFest2026 that we supported yesterday

Historic astro dressing up today...
08/06/2026

Historic astro dressing up today...

Smart Telescope now in action at WestFest as well as the big scope
07/06/2026

Smart Telescope now in action at WestFest as well as the big scope

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