The Shedsters

Added on 28 September 2022

We've completed one of our major 2022/23 projects - we've successfully bought & assembled the new shed for JSL Observatory! Those of you who take part in activities at the observatory will know that the old shed was on its last legs. It had lost its felt roof and was suffering from the e...

The Orkney Sky At Night (Orkney International Science Festival 2022)

Added on 27 September 2022

Join Eric Walker for an hour of information about what to look for and how to recognise it. There are pictures, star maps, and a question & answer session. 'Easy Watching' and aimed at beginners. Eric, who’s the chair of Highlands Astronomical Society, illustrates his talk with ima...

Observing For Absolute Beginners - OISF 2020 Online

Added on 12 September 2020

The Orkney Night Sky For Beginners “May Your Constellations Ever Glitter” - (Howie Firth MBE to Eric Walker on 9th September 2020) This is a series of short talks and a one hour-long interactive presentation given to the 2020 Orkney International Science Festival Online in September. T...

Arthur Milnes 25.06.1930 - 14.08.2020

Added on 17 August 2020

It is with overwhelming sadness that we learned that Arthur died on Friday morning. Arthur had been a stalwart of our Club virtually since its inception and had been very supportive of, and kind to all members, and people in general. He had an extraordinary intelligence, with an ability to explai...

June Club Meeting & News

Added on 10 July 2020

Note - HAS Members & Associated Astronomy Clubs have been e-mailed the YouTube link to view the recorded June Meeting (if you want to be notified of our Club Activities and be able to access our recorded Club Meetings then please consider joining HAS or one of the associated clubs/groups) +-+-+-...

HAS Observer's Bingo Card - July & August 2020

Added on 10 July 2020

Please click on this link to download our Observer's Bingo Card for July & August 2020. The card is in .pdf format. We would like to know how you're getting on prior to our August and September Club Meetings so email us with your progress and we'll ensure appropriate recognition is g...

July Club Meeting & News

Added on 10 July 2020

Note - HAS Members & Associated Astronomy Clubs have been e-mailed the YouTube link to view the recorded June Meeting Here is the YouTube link for non-members to view the meeting - this link is only added to our website 2-3 months after the event so our paid-up members get the immediate benef...

Superb Youth Group Outreach Observing Session

Added on 14 February 2020

We had a superb Youth Group Outreach evening with the Cradlehall Brownie pack, leaders, and friends on Wednesday 12th February . It couldn’t have been better as the skies were crystal clear and stable. The Brownies were guided round a few of the major winter constellations using a special lase...