Welcome to the website of PADAS, Preston and District Astronomical Society. We are a friendly group of active and not so active amateur astronomers from the Preston area. PADAS welcomes anyone with an interest in astronomy to come along to our regular meetings.
Anyone wishing more information should contact PADAS by e-mail at the following address: preston.astro@gmail.com
Visit our Facebook page for the latest updates.
PADAS meet on the second Thursday of each month throughout the year, with the exception of the December meeting. Meetings start at 7:30pm and finish around 9:30pm at our NEW VENUE Penwortham Golf Club, Blundell Lane, Penwortham PR1 0AX.
Membership fees for 2024/25 are now due £20 (£15 concessionary) these can be paid in person at the next meeting or by PayPal (friends & family) Preston.astro@gmail.com
Meetings
Next Meeting Thursday 11th September 2025
Our speaker will be PADAS Secretary Graham McLoughlin, RAS, “Total Eclipse of the Sun, Wednesday 29th June 1927”
See PADAS News page for latest events!
– See PADAS Meeting Diary
Public Outreach Events
PADAS Public Open Nights are regularly held on the third Thursday of each month. Observations are weather dependent, check the latest updates on our Facebook page. They are at the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory, on Moor Park, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 3AE. Closest parking is Garstange Road or Moor Park Avenue
Bespoke Outreach Events
PADAS members are happy to arrange bespoke visits to the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory for groups such as Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts and school groups. For talks and observation sessions, weather dependant. We are also available to come to your meetings or schools for talks. Get in touch to find out how we can help. See some of the things we have been involved in recently here