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Websites and resources about Astronomy - United Kingdom

Abingdon Astronomical Society (AAS)
Promotes public interest in astronomy in southern and western Oxfordshire and surrounding areas through a varied programme of meetings and observing evenings throughout most of the year.
http://www.abingdonastro.org.uk

Association of Falkirk Astronomers
, meeting information, astrophotographs, astronomical glossary, and links.
http://www.astronomy-falkirk.co.uk

Bedford Astronomical Society (BAS)
Amateur UK astronomical society formed in 1987; monthly meetings.
http://www.bedsastro.org.uk/

Brighton and Hove Astronomical Society (BHAS)
Holds monthly meetings on all aspects of astronomy. The Society has an observatory with the latest telescope and CCD camera.
http://www.bhas.fsnet.co.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Astronomical Society
Amateur astronomical society in the UK.
http://www.cawas.freeserve.co.uk/

Croydon Astronomical Society (UK)
Introduction to the society which covers South London, Surrey, North Sussex and West Kent; as well as a lecture programme, local light-pollution information and weather forecasts, club news, links, and information about the observatory which is open to the public.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk

Doncaster Astronomical Society
Local group in Doncaster, England, UK. Contact information, a meetings programme, latest night-sky data, FAQ's on astronomy and information about historical figures.
http://www.donastro.freeserve.co.uk

Exeter Astronomical Society (EAS)
Amateur group in the United Kingdom. Caters to enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
http://www.exeterastro.co.uk

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Information on upcoming and previous events, a list of board members, a guestbook and links for the students' astronomical society.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bob_taylor/astrosoc/astroindex.html

Horsham Astronomy Group
Group of amateur astronomers in Horsham, West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
http://hometown.aol.com/pedwa8dw/HoAG1.html

Preston and District Astronomical Society
Amateur astronomy society in Preston, Lancashire, UK.
http://www.padas.co.uk/

South Downs Astronomical Society
General information about the club based in Chichester; as well as club news, links, upcoming astronomical occurrences and dark-sky information.
http://www.southdowns.org.uk/sdas/

South East Essex Astronomy Society
Observation notes for the month ahead and observing suggestions for deep-sky objects month by month.
http://www.seeas.btinternet.co.uk/seeas.htm

Stratford-upon-Avon Astronomical Society
Contact information, a large astrophotographic gallery, information about telescopes, articles, newsletters, a mailing list, a schedule of events and a quiz. Also includes lists of books, software and links about astronomy.
http://www.astro.org.uk/

Wessex Astronomical Society
General information about the club based in Wimborne, Dorset; as well as a location map, the forthcoming program, links and field-site information.
http://www.wessex-astro-society.freeserve.co.uk/

Wycombe Astronomical Society
Society and general astronomical news and articles; a history of the club; a meetings timetable; information on the society's observatory; a location map; the latest club journal; a sky calendar; up-to-date lunar, cometary and planetary data; a web forum; astrophotographs, and links.
http://wycombeastro.org.uk/

The Isle of Man Astronomical Society
Open to anyone on the Isle Of Man who wishes to know more about the wonders of the night sky.
http://www.iomastronomy.org

Hebden Bridge Astronomical Society
A history of the society, information about meetings, a calendar of events, members' photo galleries, contact details, items for sale, an online magazine [PDF] and links.
http://www.hbas.org.uk/

Night Sky Observer
Viewing the night sky from Dublin, Ireland, with extensive resources on the Moon and astronomy.
http://www.nightskyobserver.com/

Aberdeen and District Astronomical Society (ADAS)
A small, friendly amateur astronomy group in the UK. Meets every fortnight for observing sessions; also coordinates visits to planetaria and observatories.
http://www.aberdeenastro.btinternet.co.uk/

Sheffield Astronomical Society
Amateur society which serves the Sheffield and South Yorkshire area. Includes members' images, a meetings and events calendar, pictures of the committee, and society news.
http://www.sheffieldastro.org.uk/

South Somerset Astronomical Society
Open to anyone interested in astronomy or space flight regardless of age or experience. We seek to encourage a popular interest in astronomy.
http://ssas.members.easyspace.com

The Roseland Observatory. Astronomy at the heart of Cornwall
Contains information on the study of astronomy and related subjects for the benefit of its members and the general public.
http://www.roselandobservatory.fsnet.co.uk

Astronomy For Beginners
Newbury Amateur Astronomical Society Beginners Section. Contains articles, and monthly guide to the night sky.
http://www.naasbeginners.freeuk.com

North East Noctilucent Cloud Observers Group
Offers news, technical details, observers, and references.
http://freespace.virgin.net/eclipsing.binary

Llandrillo College And Coastal Astronomy Society
Gives background information; contact details; astronomical and other photographs, and upcoming events for the society in North Wales.
http://www.manastro.free-online.co.uk/nwgas/llandrillo/llandrillo.htm

Eastbourne Astronomical Society
Details of upcoming and past meetings and events, a newsletter, contact details and links.
http://www.EastbourneAS.org.uk

Huddersfield Astronomical and Philosophical Society
Newtonian telescope installed in a remote observatory. Photos, newsletter.
http://uk.geocities.com/huddersfieldastro

Cornwall Astronomy Society
Details of meetings and events. Located in Helston.
http://pages.eidosnet.co.uk/~sph/cas/main.html

East Antrim Astronomical Society
Information about upcoming and past club meetings and astronomical occurrences; contact details; a web forum; pictures of members; astrophotographs, and links.
http://www.eaas.co.uk/

Society for Popular Astronomy
Contains beginners advice and option to join.
http://www.popastro.com/

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