Renfrewshire Astronomical Society

Welcome To The Renfrewshire Astronomical Society Web Pages

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

Click here for a map and directions of how to find us.

The Society is a meeting place for anyone interested in just about any aspect 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 emminent researchers in their chosen fields. The talks are open to the public and are aimed at a level that beginners and experts can appreciate. More information on these talks can be found on the Society Programme.

Also, the Society is an active Society, with members regularly attending observing nights in the field and even attending Star Camps! Click Here for details of the last Kielder Star Camp we attended

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