Hampshire Astronomy shines with HantsAstro

Now celebrating its 11th year, HantsAstro has become the largest Astronomy Group in South England, and one of the biggest in the UK.

HantsAstro exists to provide the best way to get in practical astronomy or astro-imaging, with regular astro-imaging classes to help you do more.

We run evenings for observing/imaging across the county, with Free Public Events and members 'StarCamps' throughout the year. Oh, and then there's our Perseid-n-Pizza night...

The best upgrade for your telescope is simply a Dark Sky Site, with new friends of course!

There's no members' only areas, no committees or stuffy constitutions here! It's all simply based around you, the Sky and your telescope, whatever your experience. We're over a generation younger than your 'traditional' astronomy society and are very active too, with over 300 members, some from as far away as London. The skies here are that good!

Our focus is hands-on practical observing and astro-imaging the night sky, as we have a unique and flexible observing programme throughout the year. We meet when it's clear. It's that simple!

You can bring and use your own 'scope as most of our members do. It's a great way to discover astronomy with like-minded people and learn more about the night sky.

We operate from our premium site BUTSER ANCIENT FARM where we meet whenever clear (up to 3 times per month), normally over the weekend, weather permitting of course!

Access to Butser Ancient Farm requires an annual pass for just £18.

To join us click here

Why not sharpen up your skills to get even more from your hobby with our new Astronomy Classes? They are great for helping you get to grips with your new telescope or save money on buying a new one. Sharpen up your skills in astro-imaging and image-processing. They run on Sundays, so you can do both the Intro Class and a Part 1 Astro-imaging in one day to fast-track your way into astrophotography. Please check our classes page for new 2019/20 dates to book yourself a place today.

Our very active and free Facebook Group with nearly 800 astronomers is another great source of information too! You can see what we're up to on a daily basis from meets to the best images our members can muster.

HantsAstro - We really make Hampshire Astronomy Shine.