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Meets at the bowls pavilion, Heaton Park at 7 pm on Thursday evenings during the winter months. We're a very friendly, informal group.

This is our page - see also our Facebook group for more posts and discussions. Heaton Park Astronomy Group meetings are held in the Bowls Pavilion between 7pm and 9pm every Thursday during the winter months. We are a community group, free to attend and suitable for all ages - though we do ask that under 16s be accompanied by an adult. Newcomers are always made welcome, whether complete beginners o

r those who already have some knowledge of astronomy. It's our aim to provide something for everyone. We have talks and discussions on various aspects of the hobby and when the sky is clear we go outside so we can use our telescopes and binoculars to observe whatever planets, nebulae and other interesting celestial objects are currently on view. We typically have at least four or five telescopes set up which we encourage anyone without a telescope to have a look through. There is disabled access to the meeting room, viewing area and toilets. Refreshments are available. If you would like more information, please contact us - or just turn up, we'd love to see you.

31/07/2026

Our night sky notes for August are now on the website: https://www.hpag.co.uk/the-night-sky-this-month
Things are looking up! Not only have we got an increasing amount of astronomical darkness through the month, but we've got the best partial solar eclipse since 2015 and, later that night, the maximum of the Perseid meteor shower in a moonless sky. So it's bound to be cloudy!
Further info on the eclipse to follow, once we have confirmed a suitable viewing spot, but it's likely to be on the path from the Stables Cafe down towards the lake. We've got plenty of eclipse glasses for you to use, and the Stables Cafe is staying open until 8pm. Hope you can join us!

30/06/2026

Our night sky notes for July are now on the website: https://www.hpag.co.uk/the-night-sky-this-month

There isn't a great deal to see this month. The planets aren't at their best, although Venus, Mars and Saturn are observable. A little bit of astronomical darkness returns right at the end of the month. It's still worth looking out for noctilucent cloud displays after sunset and before sunrise.

31/05/2026

Our night sky notes for June are now on the website:
https://www.hpag.co.uk/the-night-sky-this-month

01/05/2026

Our night sky notes for May are now on the website: https://www.hpag.co.uk/the-night-sky-this-month
There's not a lot going on this month. There is some astronomical darkness early in the month, but by month end we lose it until the end of July. Jupiter is still observable although getting lower in the evening sky, and Venus is shining bright.

02/04/2026

Tonight's meeting 2/4/26
It's the last meeting of our 2025/6 season this evening, and it's party time! We'll be having a quiz (with small prizes), the raffle will be drawn, and there will be a selection of nibbles, including vegetarian options - so you might not want to eat too much before you come! Please don't bring any food unless you have special dietary needs.If you haven't bought raffle tickets yet and you want some, they will be on sale early in the meeting, and the raffle will be drawn later. Prizes are luxury Easter Eggs and a choice of nightscape prints.

31/03/2026

Our night sky notes for April are now on the website: https://www.hpag.co.uk/the-night-sky-this-month

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The Bowls Pavillion, Heaton Park
Manchester
M252GT

Website

http://www.hpag.co.uk/

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