Public Event
Discover the Night Sky
With AstroLee
A free evening of astronomy with AstroLee: an introduction to telescopes and astrophotography, followed by a free buffet.
About RAS
A friendly local astronomy society
Redditch Astronomical Society is a group of amateur astronomers in the Redditch and Bromsgrove area, providing a friendly community for anyone interested in the night sky.
We meet on the first Tuesday of most months for talks, member evenings, workshops and, when the weather allows, observing. Whether you have never looked through a telescope or you are already imaging galaxies, you will be very welcome.
- Monthly meetingsFirst Tuesday of the month (except August), 7pm to 9pm.
- Beginners welcomeNo expertise or expensive equipment needed.
- Talks, observing and imagingGuest speakers, practical workshops and public stargazing.
Coming up at RAS
See all eventsMeeting
Crime and Criminology of Space
With Prof Jack Lampton
A talk by Prof Jack Lampton on crime and criminology in space.
Meeting
Christmas Meeting
Our end-of-year Christmas meeting, including the Eclipse Photograph Competition prize-giving.
Explore astronomy
All astronomy guidesGetting Started
New to astronomy? What you can see from the UK and how to begin.
Observing
The Moon, planets, stars and deep-sky objects, season by season.
Astrophotography
From phone snaps of the Moon to imaging faint galaxies.
Resources
Organisations, news, apps and tools we recommend.
From our members' telescopes
Explore the galleryOur gallery will showcase images taken by RAS members and at society events.
Come and discover the night sky
You don't need to be an expert, and you don't need an expensive telescope. Come along, meet the society and see what astronomy has to offer.