The Ayrshire Astronomical Society (AAS) was re-formed as a non-profit organisation in 1992, to serve as a meeting and discussion forum for a growing number of amateur astronomers based in Ayrshire and surrounding counties.


AAS meetings are held on a monthly basis, providing members with the opportunity to listen to guest speakers and catch-up with the latest Astronomical and Society news. Informative newsletters are regularly published and contain news on astronomical events.

The AAS organises group and public observing sessions using telescopic or non-telescopic and photographic observing techniques. Practical projects, including the construction of telescopes and other observational aids, are also in progress.

Visit AAS Home Page for further details

Visit The AAS Forum to chat or to start 'threading' on an astronomical topic


The current (2005) President: Bob Bower, Vice President: Michael Cochrane and Treasurer: Derrick Oldfield.

To get in contact with the society, simply send an e-mail to enquiries@ayrastro.co.uk