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  • Transit of Mercury

    Halfpenny Green Vineyard Café Tom Lane, Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    We will be set up outside the Halfpenny Green Vineyard café to watch the transit of Mercury with several scopes (H-alpha and white light filters). The site offers good views of the southern horizon, and should allow us to see as much of the transit as possible (weather permitting). There's also the café available for […]

  • Perseids meteor shower observing event. DATE CHANGED!

    Observatory

    The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is in the early hours of the morning of Sunday the 13th August, so Saturday the 12th presents the best opportunity for viewing, subject to suitable weather conditions. It may be moved to one of the days either side, depending on the forecast. This event is for members […]

  • WOW7 – Wolvas Observing Weekend

    Brow Farm Ratlinghope, United Kingdom

    This is our autumn observing event where we travel to rural Shropshire to take advantage of the darker skies. Following the success of our summer WOW event, we are extending this event to include a few days either side of the weekend. (The new moon is on Friday the 15th). Arrive on or after Wednesday […]

  • Stargazing from Coalbrookdale

    Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron Coach Rd, Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

    Discover the wonders of the universe at this spectacular stargazing experience in Coalbrookdale. Learn about astronomy and the use of telescopes to identify celestial objects. Then have the opportunity to see the hidden wonders of the night sky for yourself. Event attendees are advised to dress according to the weather and the nature of the activity. Please note, if the weather is unsuitable on […]

  • WOW 9 – WolvAS Observing Week

    Brow Farm Ratlinghope, United Kingdom

    This is our summer observing event where we travel to rural Shropshire to take advantage of the darker skies.

    Following the success of our previous WOW events, we are continuing with the extended format include a few days either side of the weekend. (The new moon is on Friday the 5th of July).

  • WOW 11 – Observing Week

    WolvAS Observing Week 11 (WOW)The Spring 2025 WOW event is being held from Wednesday the 26th of March to Wednesday the 2nd of April, with the New Moon on Saturday the 29th of March. The event is for Wolvas Members only, although we also welcome visitors from other astronomical societies if they notify us prior […]

  • Solar Eclipse Viewing Meeting

    The society are having a Members Only solar eclipse observing session. (The location is emailed to all members)Membership is only £10 a year, so if you would like to attend please join the society using this link: Membership The next UK partial solar eclipse takes place on Saturday 29 March 2025 in the UK, beginning at […]

  • WOW 12 – Observing Week

    WolvAS Observing Week 12 (WOW) Summer 2025 The Summer 2025 WOW event is being held from Friday the 18th to Sunday the 27th of July, with the New Moon on Friday the 25th of July. The event is for Wolvas Members only, although we also welcome visitors from other astronomical societies if they notify us […]

  • Perseids Meteor Watch

    Wolvas Observatory Site Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    The society are holding a Perseids Meteor Watch on Saturday the 9th of August, at the observatory site, subject to weather. We may also go on Tuesday the 12th of August, as that is the predicted peak of the shower, subject to weather. If you don't know where the observatory site is, please email the […]

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  • WOW 13 – Observing Week

    WolvAS Observing Week 13 (WOW)The Autumn 2025 WOW event is being held from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 26th of October, with the New Moon on Monday the 20th of October.The event is for Wolvas Members only, although we also welcome visitors from other astronomical societies if they notify us prior to the event.Membership […]

  • WoW 14 – Spring 2026

    WolvAS Observing Week 14 (WOW)The Spring 2026 WOW event is being held from Friday the 13th to Sunday the 22nd of March, with the New Moon on Thursday the 19th of March.The event is for Wolvas Members only, although we also welcome visitors from other astronomical societies if they notify us prior to the event.Membership […]