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At this year's AGM, held on 11th May 2025, the Jim Slight Memorial Trophy was awarded to one of our younger members, Quinn Trindall, in recognition of her excellent contributions to our society through the year.

Here's Quinn receiving the award from David Gwynn, our Honorary President. Well done Quinn!

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Our next observing evening will be held on Sunday 19th October 2025 at the Darsham Village Hall grounds. Members of the public are welcome to join us. We have an inventory of donated telescopes that members of DashAstro are welcome to borrow for the evening and to take home if they wish. Doors open from 7pm.​

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On observing evenings, we will also be in the Hall, where there will be workshops to help those with new scopes  as well as tea, coffee and a chat on all things astronomical. Members bring conventional telescopes and examples of the newer electronic telescopes for you to use. We will also have some of DashAstro's own telescopes for you to experiment with if you wish.

Why not join us, and have a look at the heavens using specialist equipment, and learn what's going on in our galactic neighborhood?

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Two weeks later we are delighted to say that Dr Matt Bothwell, Public Astronomer of the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, will be our guest speaker. His topic is "The Latest on Life in the Universe". 

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Please see the Events page for details of other dates and locations.

 

With the aid of Westleton Parish Council, we are pleased to

have been of assistance to help obtain Dark Sky Discovery Site Status

for Westleton Common.

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Important Notice

On a DashAstro Observing night, observing will be the first priority and our members generously make available their telescopes for visitors to view.  We have traditional telescopes of various makes and designs as well as newer electronic, fully automated types. 

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In order to get the most out of our observing sessions it is important that visitors and members avoid using torches unless they have a red, low intensity filter fitted. We will endeavour to separate the electronic devices from the conventional telescopes, too, as a further step to reduce the impact of the light from the viewing devices used by the electronic telescope users.

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We are able to use the Village Hall on observing evenings so you can warm up inside with a tea or coffee and have a chat with members about all things astronomical.

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We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible of any changes to the advertised schedule.