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Friendly meetings, expert speakers and a 14-inch Observatory Telescope — in Torquay since 1956
No membership needed — just turn up, £5 on the door, fully refunded if you join
Forthcoming Meetings
Wednesday 12th August at 22:00
Perseid Meteor Shower Party
Up to 100 meteors an hour on the shower's peak night — and with a new moon, skies will be at their darkest. No telescope needed: bring a deckchair, a warm layer, and your eyes. Visitors welcome.
The Observatory, Torquay Boy's Grammar School. Map + Directions
Thursday 3rd September at 19:30
Gary Poyner FRAS"TCrB - The Jewel in the Crown"
Somewhere in the Northern Crown, a star is about to explode — the first naked-eye eruption of the "Blaze Star" since 1946. Veteran variable star observer Gary Poyner tells the story of T CrB and the worldwide watch for the moment it goes off.
Sixth Form Centre, Torquay Boy's Grammar School. Map + Directions
Featured Members' Images
Featured members' image - The Triffid Nebula. Taken by our members - See the photo gallery
Membership Includes:
Observatory access to our EdgeHD 14" Telescope
Expert speakers, September to April
Monthly Sky Notes for Torbay's sky
A friendly community of all levels
A selection of members at The Summer Social in Cockington. We were able to give members of the public a view of the Sun via the Meade ETX90 Scope fitted with a Solar Filter
TBGS Observatory's Celestron EdgeHD 14" f/11 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain
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