Welcome

The FSLAS exists to provide a meeting place for amateur astronomers of all ages and abilities in the Furness and South Lakes area of Cumbria, England.

Our charter says that we will:

Promote astronomy in the local community

Provide education in astronomy for groups, schools, and the general public.

Offer help, advice, and support to enthusiasts on all manner of related subjects.

Please click on the links above to browse the site.

If you have any queries regarding the society, please see the list of email addresses on the contact page.

We are members of:

Federation of Astronomical Societies

Society for Popular Astronomy

Next Meeting

31st March 2023
nb one week earlier than usual due to Easter

John Hooper - Preston and District Astronomical Society
How big is Space

Please go to the programme page to see any updates.

Membership fees for this season were due in October. Please go to the payments page to see how to pay.

Other News

Richard and Neil Alldridge visited the USA to witness the 2017 total solar eclipse. See their pictures in the Gallery

Why not have a look at some of the pictures taken by our members?
Eddie Dixon's of solar activity and a selection of David Higginbottom's taken at the observatory.
Follow the link to Gallery

Financial Report

The Treasurer Report and Balance Sheet for the year 2021/22 is available here:

REPORT (Word document)

BALANCE SHEET (jpg FILE)