Members
WAG members range from absolute beginners to established astronomers with many years experience in Astronomy and Astrophotography. We are an informal and friendly bunch, who enjoy welcoming new starters to the hobby. We can help you with any problems you may have setting up your new scope for instance. We encourage you to come along to our meetings without any commitment to see if you like us and want to attend regularly. If you are interested in the group and have any questions, please do drop me a mail at wag_chair@aol.co.uk and I will be happy to help.
We have an active Facebook group which anyone local to the area and interested in astronomy is welcome to join. This allows people to share information in a less formal way, posting images taken or heads up info about upcoming events for example.
Regular meet-ups take place at the Prince of Wales pub in West End Village, Esher generally on a Thursday, aiming for New Moon but watch this page for the confirmed date as we do change based upon other commitments or events.
The Green in West End Village, Esher has skies measuring around 19.2*, which means that stars down to around magnitude 5 are visible with the naked eye. Whilst not a dark sky, it is still possible to enjoy some worthwhile astronomy from the site, with the benefit of being still accessible from London.
Ad hoc observing is arranged subject to weather conditions.
Look out for our next meeting in the Observing and Events section or join us on Facebook to get updates from us.
Membership fees largely go towards the following:
- Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS) Membership
- WAG are a fully affiliated member of the FAS, with a constitution in line with their guidelines
- Public Liability Insurance (PLI)
- Via FAS, WAG have PLI cover allowing us to hold public events with correct insurance in place
- Website
- The website does cost money to run and is a valuable tool (along with social media) for letting new members know we are here
Get involved free!
- Attend meetings and observing sessions in West End
- Join the Facebook Group
When you take out membership with the group, this will allow you to do the following:
- Attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting
- Stand for election on the committee
- Join the WhatsApp group
- Join us for Dark Sky Trips
- Borrow equipment (such as books or telescopes) that are available for loan
- Post in the WAG Forum
How to join
WAG Constitition
WAG Forum
We have an active Facebook group which anyone local to the area and interested in astronomy is welcome to join. This allows people to share information in a less formal way, posting images taken or heads up info about upcoming events for example.
Regular meet-ups take place at the Prince of Wales pub in West End Village, Esher generally on a Thursday, aiming for New Moon but watch this page for the confirmed date as we do change based upon other commitments or events.
The Green in West End Village, Esher has skies measuring around 19.2*, which means that stars down to around magnitude 5 are visible with the naked eye. Whilst not a dark sky, it is still possible to enjoy some worthwhile astronomy from the site, with the benefit of being still accessible from London.
Ad hoc observing is arranged subject to weather conditions.
Look out for our next meeting in the Observing and Events section or join us on Facebook to get updates from us.
Membership fees largely go towards the following:
- Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS) Membership
- WAG are a fully affiliated member of the FAS, with a constitution in line with their guidelines
- Public Liability Insurance (PLI)
- Via FAS, WAG have PLI cover allowing us to hold public events with correct insurance in place
- Website
- The website does cost money to run and is a valuable tool (along with social media) for letting new members know we are here
Get involved free!
- Attend meetings and observing sessions in West End
- Join the Facebook Group
When you take out membership with the group, this will allow you to do the following:
- Attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting
- Stand for election on the committee
- Join the WhatsApp group
- Join us for Dark Sky Trips
- Borrow equipment (such as books or telescopes) that are available for loan
- Post in the WAG Forum
How to join
WAG Constitition
WAG Forum
Rules for observing sessions
1. Respect people and their equipment
2. Do not touch other peoples' equipment without their permission
3. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
4. No excessive consumption of alcohol
5. Laser pointers must be used responsibly by a knowledgeable member and under adult supervision
6. A minimum of 3 people should attend each observation
2. Do not touch other peoples' equipment without their permission
3. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
4. No excessive consumption of alcohol
5. Laser pointers must be used responsibly by a knowledgeable member and under adult supervision
6. A minimum of 3 people should attend each observation