© Reeth Informal Astronomy Group unless otherwise indicated

Reeth Informal Astronomy Group are a small and friendly group which started following a local Skill-share meeting in April 2013.

Our members  are mostly based in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, in particular Arkengarthdale, Swaledale & Wensleydale, but also Shetland, and we welcome people from further afield if they wish to join us.

The group covers every level from absolute beginners with no equipment whatsoever to those with a modest amount of experience of using small to medium sized telescopes. Our common aim is to learn together, and everyone is welcome.

We have a regular meeting usually on the second Thursday of the month to discuss current astronomy news, exchange ideas and expertise and to observe the night sky when it’s clear.

Members also hold impromptu observing and astrophotography sessions at other times when the opportunity arises.

We have no meetings in June and July.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 12th August from 6.00 pm when, weather permitting, we hope to observe an eclipse of the Sun from Rukins Farm campsite in Keld. This will be followed by a talk about the sun in Keld Public Hall at 8.00 pm after which we may go outside again to observe the Perseid Meteor shower.

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