YAS Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7pm till late (around 9pm), weather permitting. We will be there, even if it rains, for about half an hour for a chat. Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring your own along for help and advice if needed. Objects on show should include: the Moon, planets (Venus, Mars and Saturn just rising), star clusters, and galaxies.
York Astronomical Society are celebrating their 40th Anniversary in style with lectures from Dr. Allan Chapman on Friday and Dame Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Prof. Monica Grady, Paul Money and Nik Szymanek during Saturday. More details on the anniversary details page.
More lecture details have been released for the 40th Anniversary Extravaganza. See the anniversary page for more details.