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.

Next Meeting Friday 9th January 2025

Ian Palmer - visitor to FSLAS
Gravity - Serious Scienc
nb One week later than normal due to Bank Holiday.

Other News

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

The society's recent outreach activities can be found on our Outreach page. Astrophotography images taken by our members can be found in the society's Gallery page.

Alaric Thompson's presentation to the Society, Turning Points in Astronomy, delivered on the 5th December 2025 is now available to to view in the Video Gallery of the society's members area.

The 2025 balance sheet and financial report can also be found in the memebers area,

The society's Facebook Group is now live and the groups administrator Astro Furness now has 53 friends. Astro Furness needs 47 more friends to allow the society to live stream future presentations. If you have not already done so memebers are encouraged to send Astro Furness a Facebook friends request.

A link to the SKA Observatory web site can be found on the Links. page. The SKAO web site is a mine full of information and offers the opportunity to become involved in some Citizen Science. Why not get involved identifying super massive Black Holes or LIGO glitches in gravitational waves?