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Astronomy


Star gazing

Our Astronomy Group (Rosliston Astronomy Group) organises regular stargazing events and activities at Rosliston Forestry Centre. Meetings are held twice a month on Fridays – mid and end of month – see their website for details.

Evening meetings for beginners to the very experienced (and accompanied children) non-members are welcome. Talks, practical demos, workshops, outside observing (when the skies are clear) and activities at The Peter Bolas Observatory.

Outreach sessions and events are free; for private sessions and general meetings charges apply.

RAG star gazing at Nightwatch

The Peter Bolas Observatory


The focus of The Peter Bolas Observatory is twofold – to further the study of astronomy for our Members, and to improve our Outreach provision for the various Community Groups.

Although RAG has always maintained a programme of Outreach, the existence of the Observatory enables this programme to be extended and greatly improved. It provides a resource from which we can introduce a ‘bank’ of teaching telescopes to facilitate ‘hands on’ experiences for all community groups. We now have a base to be able to put on a series of courses in addition to ‘one off’ events.

The existence of The Peter Bolas Observatory has had a major impact on the RAG programme for children and young people. It enables us to offer education for groups from schools and scouts and guides. It can also facilitate parent and child learning, accessing the Faulkes Telescope Project and dialing in to large Observatories in other countries.