Please note that we will be closed to the Public this coming Wednesday (22nd February). We are holding a members only meeting.
The observatory will be open as usual the following week onwards
Category: News
Asteroid 2023 BU Close Approach to Earth
Asteroid 2023 BU made it’s close approach to Earth last night at distance of only 2,200 miles this was closer to Earth than some of our own man made satellites and only the 4th time this happend in our history.
Image captured by the Virtual Telescope Project
Fundraising for facilities
We have a Gofund me page setup
Installation water supply & drainage to building
Do you want to join us in making a difference? We’re raising money in aid of SALFORD ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.
Salford Astronomical Society was established in 1964 and in 1971 the Observ…
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Latest from James Webb
Check out “Salford Astronomical Society’s Christmas Lecture” on Eventbrite! Date: Wed, 14 Dec, 19:00 Location: Monton Methodist Church https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salford-astronomical-societys-christmas-lecture-tickets-467502641987