Dumfries Astronomy Society

06/09/2026

What’s in the Sky This Autumn?

Our new season of Dumfries Astronomical Society meetings gets underway this Tuesday, 8th September at 7:00 pm at Lochvale House. Join us as we look ahead to the autumn skies and find out what there is to see between now and Christmas. We’ll take a look at the planets, constellations, meteor showers and other astronomical highlights coming up over the next few months....

Our new season of Dumfries Astronomical Society meetings gets underway this Tuesday, 8th September at 7:00 pm at Lochvale House. Join us as we look ahead to the autumn skies and find out what …

12/08/2026

We've been eclipse watching in Dumfries - early pictures here.

06/03/2026

Upcoming DAS Talk – 10th March, 7:00pm (Online)

We are pleased to announce our next DAS talk, taking place on Tuesday 10th March at 7:00pm via Zoom. Exploring the Solar Atmosphere: A Journey through the Sun's Spectrum with Professor Lyndsay Fletcher In this engaging and wide-ranging presentation, Professor Lyndsay Fletcher will take us on a journey through the Sun’s spectrum to explore the complex and dynamic nature of the solar atmosphere....

We are pleased to announce our next DAS talk, taking place on Tuesday 10th March at 7:00pm via Zoom. Exploring the Solar Atmosphere: A Journey through the Sun’s Spectrum with Professor Lyndsa…

11/01/2026

Post-Christmas Quiz Night – Tuesday 13 January

We’re looking forward to welcoming members to our Post-Christmas Quiz, taking place at Lochvale House on Tuesday 13 January, starting at 7:00 pm. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable evening, featuring a mix of general knowledge and astronomy-themed questions. It’s a great opportunity to have some fun, test your knowledge, and catch up with fellow members after the festive break. We hope as many members as possible will be able to join us for what promises to be an entertaining night.

We’re looking forward to welcoming members to our Post-Christmas Quiz, taking place at Lochvale House on Tuesday 13 January, starting at 7:00 pm. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable evening, featu…

05/12/2025

🎄 Festive December Meeting – Talk on Neutron Astronomy by Dr Alec MacKinnon

Dumfries Astronomy Society is delighted to invite you to our festive December meeting on Tuesday 9th December at 7:00pm, taking place at Lochvale House, Georgetown. We’re very pleased to welcome Dr Alec MacKinnon, who will be giving a fascinating talk on Neutron Astronomy. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about some of the most extreme and extraordinary objects in the universe as we round off the year together....

Dumfries Astronomy Society is delighted to invite you to our festive December meeting on Tuesday 9th December at 7:00pm, taking place at Lochvale House, Georgetown. We’re very pleased to welcome Dr…

04/11/2025

Join Dumfries Astronomy Society online at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, for a special Zoom talk by Dr Peredur Williams on The ROE Heliometer. Dr Williams will explore the instrument’s fascinating history, design, and its role in advancing precise solar measurements that have influenced modern astrophysics. The session will include a short Q&A, offering members the chance to engage directly with Dr Williams. All astronomy enthusiasts are welcome

Join Dumfries Astronomy Society online at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, for a special Zoom talk by Dr Peredur Williams on The ROE Heliometer. Dr Williams will explore the instrument’s fascin…

08/10/2025

Join us on Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 7:00 PM at Lochvale House for a talk by Dr John Veitch, whose research focuses on observing binary black holes and neutron stars with ground-based gravitational wave detectors. All are welcome!

Join us on Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 7:00 PM at Lochvale House for a talk by Dr John Veitch, whose research focuses on observing binary black holes and neutron stars with ground-based gravitati…

03/09/2025

Our new season kicks off on Tuesday, 9th September at 7PM with our first meeting on Zoom. We’re delighted to have Dr Steve Barrett joining us to give a fascinating talk on Dark Matter It’ll be a relaxed chance to say hello, catch up after the summer, and hear about the exciting stargazing plans we’ve got lined up. Whether you’re a regular or brand new, you’re so welcome to join us! Contact us for the Zoom link and we’ll send you the details.

Our new season kicks off on Tuesday, 9th September at 7PM with our first meeting on Zoom. We’re delighted to have Dr Steve Barrett joining us to give a fascinating talk on Dark Matter It’ll be a re…

10/12/2024

The Astronomy Society finished its business for 2024 this evening with the Christmas Quiz. Our new quizmaster Anne Milligan did an excellent job and stretched our minds just enough to challenge us and make it fun. We next meet on Zoom for "The Dark Side of the Universe" with Astronomer Royal Professor Catherine Heymans on the 14th January.

The Astronomy Society finished its business for 2024 this evening with the Christmas Quiz. Our new quizmaster Anne Milligan did an excellent job and stretched our minds just enough to challenge us …

01/12/2024

Get ready for some festive fun! We're excited to invite you to our Astronomy Christmas Quiz. Test your knowledge of the stars, planets, and all things cosmic, with a special holiday twist. Date: Tue 10th Dec 2024Time: 7pmWhere: Lochvale House ( Georgetown Community Centre ) Come join us for a stellar time Looking forward to seeing you there!

Get ready for some festive fun! We’re excited to invite you to our Astronomy Christmas Quiz. Test your knowledge of the stars, planets, and all things cosmic, with a special holiday twist. Da…