What do Bath Astronomers do?
We're a friendly group with a shared interest, if not passion, in the nighttime skies above Somerset. Whether they are just curious about astronomy or budding space experts, we strive to have events and activities for all.
We organise regular space/astronomy talks, local stargazing, telescope workshops, astrophotogrpahy clinics, mobile planetarium shows, schools', young peoples' organisations and community outreach, and the Observatory Shop for gift vouchers and branded merchandise. Everyone is welcome to become a member.
Next Talk
Wednesday 29th October at 7:30pm at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI).
Talk by Andy Briggs: "Listening to the Underverse: Gravitational-Wave Astronomy.“
Andy is a science writer and communicator and co-founder of Space Oddity, a weekly astronomy podcast. He's escaped the British weather by basing himself and family in Spain.
Reserve your seat here. Free entry for members using a discount code.
A full list of our planned monthly meetings can be found here
Join Us
Anyone can join Bath Astronomers to enjoy the talks, the fellowship, stargazing events, the free equipment loan, and free entry to the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. You can find out more about joining here.
Contact Us
Please get in touch if you've a question. Whether about events, membership, organising outreach with you, or something odd you saw in the sky, we're happy to help.
Astronomy in the classroom and beyond
Bath Astronomers are passionate about bringing the wonders of the night sky to as many people as possible and have visited many local primary and secondary schools with planetarium shows and workshops as well as practical stargazing and observing experiences to several thousand people. We make our classroom resources available to all at https://stem.bathastronomers.org.uk.
Similarly for young peoples' organisations like the Guides and Scouts as well as young at heart groups like U3A or WI.
Perhaps you know a group that would benefit from one of our visits? Just contact us hello@bathastronomers.org.uk
What's On?
All our events open to the public, whether talks or stargazing, are available on our Box Office to reserve your spot.
Visit "Capturing the Cosmos"?
In a wonderful collaboration between the members of Bath Astronomers and the Curators at Bath Preservation Trust, the 2025 exhibition in the Herschel Museum of Astronomy is "Capturing the Cosmos - Astrophotography by the Bath Astronomers" and it will be running until 4th January 2026.
Find out more about the exhibition on the Herschel Museum website.
Entry to the Herschel Museum of Astronomy is free to members of Bath Astronomers.
Talk by Prof Leigh Fletcher
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Bath Astronomers provide guided stargazing and talks on behalf of the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and Bath Preservation Trust. To book a place on these events, you just need to visit the What's On section of the Herschel Museum of Astronomy's web site.
Bath Astronomers provide guided stargazing and talks on behalf of Bath Abbey. To book a place on these events, you just need to visit the What's On section of Bath Abbey's web site.