Lincoln Astronomical Society was formed in 1959 and the observatory was opened in 1982. LAS are members of the Federation of Astronomical Societies and Society for Popular Astronomy. Meetings are held at our observatory and lecture facility at 23 Westcliffe St, Lincoln. Our lecture meetings take place at 7.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month, except for January meetings, which are held on the 2nd Tuesday to avoid  being too close to the start of the New Year. Unfortunately, the 50 steps from the road to the facility make the site inaccessible for wheelchair users and we extend a sincere apology for people who might be affected by this.

The Observatory was built by the members and opened in 1982 by Patrick Moore. It is named after two former Presidents of the society, Walter Pennell and Peter Hammerton and houses a 12" F5 Newtonian Reflector telescope which is equatorially mounted & motorized, to allow for long guided exposures of deep sky objects.

Regular observing sessions take place at the observatory. These are usually on Tuesday evenings from about 7.30pm if the sky is clear and visitors are always welcome.  Several members own their own telescopes and some are willing to give lectures to other astronomical societies.

Membership and Visitor Fees for 2008 are as follows:
Annual Family Membership £25 ~ Individual £20 ~ Junior (under 17) £10 ~ Full time Students £10
Non member visitors to meetings or observing sessions £2 each visit ~ Junior £1

Committee: President - Owen Miller / Chairman - David Castledine / Secretary - David Swaby
Deputy Chairman and Visits Organiser - Graham Winstanley / Treasurer - Arthur Richardson
Assistant Treasurer and Magazine Editor - Philip Norton / Site Director - Colin Reeve
Safety Officer and Raffle Organiser - Graham Walls / Press Officer - Bill Booth
Librarian - Graham Kirman / Webmaster - Glyn de Lacy
Committee Members - Michael Czajkowski and Chris Whitlock

Contact the Secretary:
David Swaby
6, Brigg Road,
Grange De Lings,
Nettleham,
Lincoln. LN2 2LZ.
Tel. 01522 531591