Learn all about us; our history and what we do.
Croydon Astronomical Society. Part 1. History and Background.
Croydon Astronomical Society. Part 2. A Visit to the Norman Fisher Observatory.
Welcome to
Croydon Astronomical Society
Croydon Astronomical Society is based in Croydon, just a few miles south of London. We hold public talks approximately every two weeks during school term time and aim to open our observatory to the public every Saturday evening. The society was founded in 1956 and operates through the donation of time from its members and donations of money from its members and visitors. If astronomy is your thing, please consider joining us as a member.
OBSERVATORY CLOSED.
Saturday 7th December.
Saturday 7th December
Sorry. Yet again the weather prediction is for cloud and rain on Saturday (7th December). So we won't be opening the observatory for public visits this week. We will try again next week on 14th December.
Keep watching our Facebook page for information nearer the time. (Note that we may not be able to update this page next week, but Facebook will let you know the details if we can open).
Public talks
The Society holds public talks at Trinity School, Shirley Road, Croydon CR9 7AT. Further details of the talks programme and location are set out in the Talks tab.
Talks are open to all, there is no charge, but we have a suggested donation of £3 towards society funds. Refreshments priced at 50p are available during the break.
Comet Tsuchinshan–Atlas 4/10/24 by Casper Dyne.
Comet Tsuchinshan–Atlas 12/10/24 by Graham Cluer.
May Aurora - Evie Faith Harvey
October Aurora - Graham Cluer
Why we're here
Our objectives are to advance education in the science of astronomy and related subjects for the public benefit in Croydon and the surrounding area by:
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encouraging a popular interest in astronomy and allied subjects;
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helping beginners, irrespective of their age, to acquire a knowledge of astronomy and allied subjects; and
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providing facilities for practical work and active participation in astronomical observation.
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