# Highlands Astronomical Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC037209
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Sept. 6, 2005
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC037209


## Contact

- **Address:** 21 , Woodlands Brae, Westhill, Inverness
- **Postcode:** IV2 5JH
- **Website:** www.spacegazer.com



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of environmental protection or improvement&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The Highlands Astronomical Society aims to promote and extend awareness of, and interest in , all branches of astronomy and cosmology. We host educational, practical and social activities in the highlands of Scotland within a friendly and stimulating environment , accessible to all ages and levels of knowledge. The Society seeks to achieve its aims through a varied programme of meetings, activities and events, including talks and presentations by members and external speakers, reviewing member&#x27;s astro photographs, taking part in science festivals and social events. Our official observing sessions had to be put on hold for a while due to liability issues, but the observatory will reopen soon after some repairs.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** To advance education and extend awareness of, and interest in, all branches of astronomy and cosmology in the Highlands of Scotland.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







