Providing astronomy for the casual observer, serious enthusiast and access to the night sky using research-grade equipment. Schools
throughout Doncaster and the surrounding catchment area are especially welcome
to use our facilities and experience, as a suppliment to the GCSE Astronomy
syllabus.
View the night sky in mixed and pleasant company in a secure
environment.
Go to the
Observatory item on the left for directions to the Domes in
Austerfield.
But before you set out, take a look at the
Monthly Night Sky to see what's about, and the
Local
Weather too. We're usually open on clear Friday nights for members, but
welcome the public too, but have to make a charge of £2/person. accompanying children are free.
Being a Society member, brings many other
benefits including the possibility of observing on other nights, weather
permitting! And being able to borrow telescopes.
There is free parking near the Minster and a well lit open council car park within 100Metres.
