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  • SCS Astroone of the largest ranges of astronomical telescopes and astronomy accessories available anywhereSomersetWelcome to SCS Astro SCS Astro offers one of the largest ranges of astronomical telescopes and astronomy accessories available anywhere. We have telescopes to suit all astronomers, from the complete beginner to the…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Southampton Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Southampton)Southampton…published in the Southern Daily Echo suggesting, the formation of an Astronomical Society locally. As a direct result, the Society was formed on the 1st January 1924. The Objectives of the Society are: To promote and…Societies Offline
  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Nottinghamshire)NottinghamshireThe Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society (IDAS for short), was founded in 1981 to enable everyone with an interest in astronomy to meet other like-minded people, and to promote the enjoyment of this most rewarding…Societies Offline
  • Luton Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Luton)LutonThe Luton Astronomical Society (LAS) has some 38 years experience of promoting interest in the Science of Astronomy and general awareness of the night sky. We always welcome new members. The formation of the Society…Societies Offline
  • David HindsSpecialists in the distribution of high end astronomical telescopesBedfordshireDavid Hinds Ltd specialise in the distribution of high end astronomical telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, microscopes, SkyScout Personal Planetarium and associated accessories. David Hinds Ltd is an authorised…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Swansea Astronomical SocietyLocal Astronomical SocietySwanseaSwansea Astronomical Society is the oldest astronomical society in Wales - established 13th February 1948. The aim of the Society has always been "to further the knowledge of and to stimulate public interest in the…Societies Offline
  • Orion OpticsOrion Optics UK manufacture quality astronomical telescopesCheshireOrion Optics UK manufacture quality astronomical telescopes and hand finished optics in Crewe, England. Our high standards and precision engineering coupled with the use of high tech materials ensure our products are…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Crayford Manor House Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Crayford)Crayford…occultations in a similar fashion to that pertaining in the British Astronomical Association. There is a chairman, a secretary and a treasurer to undertake those essential functions but little other bureaucracy. There…Societies Offline
  • Wycombe Astronomical SocietyWycombe / Amersham…England. We have around 80 members of all ages and levels of astronomical knowledge from beginners through to advanced amateurs. We have a lively observing community at our permanent observatory in…Societies Offline
  • Maidenhead Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyMaidenhead…to pass on the pleasure of seeing and appreciating the night sky. Telescope evenings are arranged (details at meetings) and public observing events. Telescopes The Society has an 8" Newtonian reflector, and an Orion…Societies Offline
  • Beckington Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Beckington)BeckingtonBeckington Astronomical Society (BAS) is now in its tenth 'full year' programme of astronomy related activities. Our membership continues to grow with a good mix of new and experienced amateur astronomers. Our 2007/2008…Societies Offline
  • Derby and District Astronomical SocietyAstronomical SocietyDerbyThe Derby & District Astronomical Society (DDAS) was founded in 1974 and is open to all with an interest in astronomy. We currently number around 30 members from all walks of life and whose knowledge of astronomy ranges…Societies Offline
  • Wadhurst Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society(Wadhurst)…a coffee break or in the pub. Several of the members are skilled DIY telescope builders (Tim Bance is shown here with the 18" Dobsonian that he built) and are always willing to share their experience, give advice and –…Societies Offline
  • Tiverton and Mid Devon Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyTiverton / Devon…society since its inception. We are a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS). Everyone is welcome to come along and try out a meeting or two without obligation, so if you are a new guest to the…Societies Offline
  • Aylesbury Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyAylesbury…(age 18 and over) can be formed. We have a Schmidt-Cassegrain GOTO telescope available as well as a number of binoculars and telescopes that belong to members of the society. You are also welcome to bring your own…Societies Offline
  • Peterborough Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Peterborough)Peterborough…give a 'Sky at Night' talk and members often bring a variety of telescopes, ranging from electronic imaging systems, to portable computer-driven instruments, to big Dobsonians. This can be very useful to would-be…Societies Offline
  • Foresight OpticalBinoculars, Astronomical Telescopes, Spotting Scopes, Night Vision, Microscopes, Magnifiers, Tripods & AccessoriesPerthshireForesight Optical is a business specialising in the supply of quality optical instruments, principally through mail order. Personal callers are welcome by appointment. Hours of business at Foresight Optical are 9.00…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Herschel Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Herschel)HerschelThe Herschel Astronomical Society (HAS) is a group of amateurs that exists to provide a forum where those keen on astronomy can meet and share their mutual interests. Monthly meetings are held in the Slough/Eton area…Societies Offline
  • Sheffield Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Yorkshire)YorkshireSheffield Astronomical Society, registered charity #1106012. An amateur astronomy group based in Mayfield Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The cost of membership is currently: * Adult : £28 per year (Anyone over 18…Societies Offline
  • Birmingham Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomy SocietyBirminghamFounded in March 1950 as the Birmingham Astronomical Group by a number of local academics and enthusuiasts including Dr MacDonough of Saltley College and Dr Martin Johnson of Birmingham University, the Group became a…Societies Offline
  • Newcastle Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Newcastle)NewcastleThe Newcastle upon Tyne Astronomical Society was founded in 1904 and is active in both the practical and theoretical aspects of astronomy. Our members come from all over the region, and from all walks of life. Some are…Societies Offline
  • Mid Kent Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Kent)Kent…observatory houses our Celestron C14 (14") Schmidt Cassegrain telescope which is on a motorised and intelligent guided mount. The club owns a variety of equipment (which is available for use by members)…Societies Offline
  • Nichol OpticalNichol Optical is a small business dedicated to making high precision astronomical optics…Optical is a small business dedicated to making high precision astronomical optics. All of my products have a surface accuracy of at least 1/8 lambda P-V and a Strehl ratio of at least .86 unless otherwise…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Altrincham and District Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyAltrincham…regularly to talk about and enjoy the night sky. We have several telescopes and other pieces of equipment which can be borrowed by society members for their own use. Throughout the year we meet on the first Friday…Societies Offline
  • Basingstoke Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Basingstoke)BasingstokeThe Basingstoke Astronomical Society (BAS) was founded in Basingstoke, Hampshire in March of 2004. It's aims are: *To promote and encourage all aspects of astronomy, for all levels, from absolute beginners to the more…Societies Offline
  • Chester Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Chester)Chester…The society does not have an observatory, but it does have two telescopes for loan to members. There is usually at least one star party held each year, and special observing sessions are occasionally held. No…Societies Offline
  • Orpington Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomy SocietyKent…of meetings as guests. Some of our meetings are given by well known astronomical personalities, and others are home grown and ideally suited for absolute beginners. The reports of past meetings gives a few examples.…Societies Offline
  • Wolverhampton Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyWolverhamptonWolverhampton Astronomical Society is an amateur group founded in 1951, the Society has witnessed over a half a century of fantastic achievements in astronomy and space exploration. The Society is open to anyone with an…Societies Offline
  • South West Herts Astronomical SocietyAstronomy SocietyHerts…nights. The observatory is equipped with a 14-inch reflecting telescope designed and built by members of the Society, as well as a number of smaller instruments. Members are able to use these or their own…Societies Offline
  • Sunderland Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Sunderland)Sunderland…astronomers help the newcomers in getting acquainted with new telescopes and equipment and help with finding things in the night sky. Meetings on the third Sunday of the month are “Lecture Meetings” and feature…Societies Offline
  • The Croydon Astronomical SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Croydon)Croydon…carry out practical observing using the club's 18 inch and smaller telescopes located at our Observatory at Kenley. It is advisable to wear warm clothing as the Observatory is not heated. Members & visitors are…Societies Offline
  • Dark Skies Telescope HireTelescope HireDark Sky Telescope Hire loan out medium and large aperture astronomical telescopes to individuals, families and groups in Central England and South East UK. It is run by Seb Jay from Toddington in Bedfordshire.…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Skylight TelescopesTelescope SalesSouthwest London…of Skylight’s Vintage gallery as something of a celebration of the telescope. Anyone can go to the nearest astronomical supplier (or website), and get the latest shiny scope…but to view the skies through a quality…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • AstroplannerAstronomical visual observation planning and loggingUSA…application for Macintosh and Windows computers that facilitates astronomical visual observation planning and logging as well as control of Meade telescopes that use the LX200, LX200GPS or Autostar controllers,…Useful Astronomy Software
  • The Royal Observatory EdinburghEdinburgh Astronomical ObservatoryEdinburgh…at the Playfair Observatory on Calton Hill – the brainchild of the Astronomical Institution of Edinburgh. Calton Hill became the Royal Observatory during the visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822. The first…Observatories
  • Flamsteed Astronomy SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (London)London…it a privilege to be able to hold our meetings on a site of such astronomical significance, and to have access to the ROG professional staff and other eminent guest speakers. As well as the history of the subject,…Societies Offline
  • Norwich Astronomy SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Norwich)Norwich…Charles Gates offered an 8" mirror and flat for constructing a club telescope. A year later, now with 40 members, the need for an observatory was becoming an issue. 1954 saw the Odeon cinema showing 'Destination Moon'…Societies Offline
  • Optical Visionimporter, exporter and worldwide distributor of a wide range of scientific & consumer optical productsSuffolk…brand names. Products in our extensive range include 'SKY-WATCHER' Astronomical Telescopes, 'TAL' Astronomical Telescopes, 'HELIOS' Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories, 'INTES-PLUS' Astronomical Telescopes &…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Kay Opticalsupply and maintenance of BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES and associated equipmentSurrey…an unbeatable service in the supply and maintenance of BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES and associated equipment for BIRD WATCHING, ASTRONOMY and general use. Experience and expertise count in optics and ours dates back to…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Castle Point Astronomy ClubRegional astronomical societySouth Essex…Essex and want to discover the beauty of the heavens through our telescopes, then come along to one of our weekly club meetings. Some of our regular members drive to our weekly club meetings from Canewdon, Hockley,…Societies Offline
  • Coleshill Astronomy SocietyRegional Astronomical SocietyWarwickshire…Observatory' (CCO). The observatory will house a large 16" diameter telescope which will provide magnificent views of the moon, planets and stars. Initial proposals for setting up the observatory have been discussed…Internet CommunitiesSocieties Offline
  • Cranbrook And District Science And Astronomy SocietyRegional Astronomical Society (Cranbrook)Cranbrook…purpose-built Observatory building. This is equipped with several telescopes. We welcome people who want to just "have a look" and see whether it's for them. So please get in touch, if you are at all interested.…Societies Offline
  • Evergreen OpticsAstronomy Equipment SalesStokeWelcome to our astronomical telescope and binoculars website, UK Telescopes - - Evergreen Optics offering beginners to advanced scopes, including Konus Telescopes, Meade and Celestron. Uk telescope retailer, sales 01588…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Green WitchAstronomy Equipment Sales…of the Royal Greenwich Observatory and worked on a range of major telescopes including the Isaac Newton Group in the Canary Islands and the 8-metre Gemini Telescopes now operating on Hawaii and in Chile. Lee Sproats…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Pulsar OpticalAstronomy Equipment SalesCambridgeshire…of the country's leading and most respected suppliers of specialist astronomical equipment. We have a history of telescope building (Dobsonian telescopes up to 24inch aperture, as an example), and we pride ourselves…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • See ViewAstronomy Equipment SalesCambridgeshireThe See View Observatory Astro Shop offers a wide range of quality astronomical instruments. Our range includes telescopes and binoculars, mounts, accessories, eyepieces, star diagonals, filters and many other items…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • 365AstronomyAstronomy Sales Online and OfflineWorthing…mainly but not exclusively in the U.K. with reflector and refractor telescopes, apochromatic telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, specialised astronomical cameras, astronomy related books, globes,…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Dents of ChesterfieldAstronomy and Photographic SpecialistChesterfield…offer a comprehensive range of film and digital cameras, binoculars, astronomical telescopes, microscopes, tripods, bags and backpacks. Darkroom and digital imaging equipment, many filters and accessories to give the…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Widescreen CentreAstronomy Specialist RetailerLondon…proud to support the Baker Street Irregular Astronomers - a local Astronomical Society who have regular meetings in Regents Park. See our website for updates & news items. The Widescreen Centre covering the full…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Astro SourceAstronomy Equipment SalesDurhamAstrosource (UK) – for all your ultimate astronomical equipment needs Whatever you might be looking for – from Takahashi, TEC, Tele Vue and William Optics to Pentax (plus many other brands) – we will try to supply…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Astronomy and Nature CentreAstronomy Equipment SalesWitchford…across the UK. Pulsar Optical is a retailer of a wide range of astronomical equipment and observatories. Also based at the Astronomy and Nature Centre are Astro Engineering, the UK’s largest designer and…Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • Skys The LimitAstronomy SalesHertfordshireAstronomical instruments @ down to earth prices.Telescope & Binocular Sales
  • The Map ShopMaps including Sky ChartsUpton upon SevernMaps of all varieties including astronomicalTelescope & Binocular Sales
  • Damian PeachPersonal Photography / Astronomy WebsiteNorfolk…after hassling my parents constantly, did i finally get my first telescope - a 50mm white tube Tasco refractor (which i also still have.) By this time i knew the night sky very well so have taken the very "classic…Personal WebsitesAstrophotography & Astronomy Art
  • Will GaterProfessional Science WriterOnline…as a science writer for the European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope press office in Munich and has written press releases and other outreach material for both ESA/Hubble, the European Southern Observatory…Personal Websites
  • International Year of Astronomy 2009 (UK)2009 Special Astronomy EventUnited Kingdom…with the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first glimpses through a telescope and the birth of modern astronomy, it gives people all over the world the chance to get involved in this fascinating science and experience…Information & Education
  • Scope NightsiPhone Astronomy AppUse your telescope or binoculars wisely and find the clearest nights. Even the darkest site is no good without Scope Nights - an essential weather app for planning observing sessions or star parties up to five nights…Useful Astronomy Software