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 5th December 2025

Alaric Thompson - Member FSLAS
Turning Points in Astronomy -
the most powerful dicoveries throughout history

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.

To take a look at some of the pictures taken by our members follow the link to our Gallery.

The society's members area is now live. Where the 2025 balance sheet and financial report can be found, along with members exclusive videos and newsletters.

The society's Facebook Group is now livw and we are inviting memebers to join and contribute with their astronomical news, observations, experience and projects.

Inspired by Dame Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell's recent presentation at Barrow In Furness Town Hall organised by IMechE, PESC and IET a new link to the SKA Observatory web site has been added to the societies Links. page. The SKAO web site is a mine full of information on the development of large scale array radio telescopes. Why not visit the site and take the opportunity to become involved in some Citizen Science helping to identifying super massive Black Holes or identifyin LIGO glitches in gravitational waves from your armchair.