Category Archives: The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill

Articles and information regarding the Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill, Cronton, where many of Liverpool Astronomical Society’s local observations are made

Weekly Public Meeting at the Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill

When and Where? Weekly public meetings are held every Wednesday evening (except at Christmas week), between 19:00 (7 PM) and 21:00 (9 PM) in the Liverpool Astronomical Society’s Leighton Observatory. Children who wish to visit must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Regular Attendance While we do welcome members of the public, we do ask you to consider that, since everything is paid for from our Membership subscriptions, if you find yourself attending a Weekly meeting more than 3 times, or a Monthly meeting more than twice, you might consider joining the LAS (the cost is minimal and there […] Continue Reading »

Monthly Meeting, Friday 21st November 2014

The November 2014 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for session 2014-15, will take place on Friday, November 21st 2014 from 7pm. We have two Guest speakers this month, Adele Horton and Neil Phillipson from Astronomia who will speak on the subject of “How to Choose Your First Telescope” Also, the next day, Saturday, November 22nd, Adele will be hosting a “shop day” at the Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton. Please see the event page for more details.  Subscriptions for 2014-15 were due on October 1st 2014. Please ensure that you are up-to-date as soon as possible. Adult Annual Subscription is  £15.00 […] Continue Reading »

Leighton Observatory Open Day: Saturday 13th April 2013

The Liverpool Astronomical Society Leighton Observatory Open Day Saturday April 13 2013 1pm – Late The Liverpool Astronomical Society invite you to our “Open Day” at the Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill, Cronton, Widnes in partnership with the Trust for Conservation Volunteers. There will be Solar observing through special telescopes during the day with illustrated talks on astronomy, also guided tours of the observatory and during the evening  viewing Jupiter and some of the wonders of the universe through telescopes. During the day the TCV will have many activities to take part in, including nature activities for children, bird feeder […] Continue Reading »