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What do we do at the Liverpool Astronomical Society?

The LAS has been involved in many areas of astronomy over the years, including specialist activities.

Some of our remit has covered:

Astronomical History (e.g. The Royal Insurance Lassell Telescope Project)
Campaign for Dark Skies
Computing
Deep Sky
Lunar and Planetary Observations (including Occultations and Transient Lunar Phenomena)
Meteor Observations
Multi-spectral Astronomy (e.g. Radio Astronomy, hydrogen-alpha Solar Astronomy)
Observational trips in the UK and abroad (including Eclipse Trips and Expeditions)
Photography & Astrophotography (on various media, e.g. Film, Slide, Digital, Video, Webcam)
Spaceflight (Manned and Unmanned)
Spectroscopy
Weather Satellite Reception
Variable Stars Observations