Renfrewshire Astronomical Society

The Renfrewshire Astronomical Society is based at the Coats Observatory in Paisley, and meets every Friday at 7:30pm.

The Society is a meeting place for anyone interested in all aspects of astronomy including;

·     Visual Observing (naked eye, binoculars, telescopes)

·     Digital and Film based imaging of
> Solar
> Planetary
> Lunar
> Meteor showers
> Nebulae
> Galaxies

·     Spectroscopy

·     Digital image processing

·     Telescope and accessory making, optics, electronics, mechanics, etc.

·     Astrophysics and cosmology

In addition to the above, the Society hosts a series of talks by eminent researchers in their chosen fields. The talks are open to the public and are aimed at a level that beginners and experts can appreciate.

Image Of The Week

Crab Nebula Taken By Mark Hill Crab Nebula Taken By Mark Hill

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