Wells & Mendip Astronomers

- WELCOME TO WELLS & MENDIP ASTRONOMERS -

Wells & Mendip Astronomers is a friendly club, based in Wells (strange that). We welcome beginners and experts alike and hold regular talks and events. See our "About Us" for more info on who we are and "Gallery" is our place to show off our images of all aspects of the night sky (and some in the day as well)

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Try the google powered search bar to find your favourite galaxy or nebula, indeed anything else on the site as well.

Our Next Event

Saturday 3rd October 2026 13:00-17:00
Wells Telescope Clinic
Outreach at St Thomas' Church Hall

Our full calendar is on "Events"

New:- "For Sale" Page

Want to find a new home for any of your astronomy gear? Would rather sell locally and to astronomers near you?

Please send photos and descriptions here along with your contact details. We will advertise your posts for 1 month, just let us know if it sells!

Wells and Mendip For Sale Page

Photo of the Month Aug

With the eclipse on the 12th Aug, our WMAAPOM has to be this stunning image, just past the maximum, I was here when this was taken on the busy Green, check out the full report here

Submit your photos here to be included in next months WMAAPOM-Sep. Please add WMAAPOM to the submission.

WMAAPOM-Aug
Just past 94%
Len Simpson

*WMAAPOM the only prize is the feeling of achievement.

More photos on "Gallery"

12th Aug What a fantastic Eclipse...

12th Aug Eclipse by Len Simpson

The eclipse was a fantastic event, and the WMA astronomers held the outreach session on the Wells Cathedral Green. Although it felt like the whole of Somerset was on the Green many of you were elsewhere. See more photos here

Submit your photos here of any eclipse photos you have.

Conditions Tonight?

This month's Night Sky

Where to look?

Would you like to become a member?

If you are interested in becoming a member of Wells & Mendip Astronomers or wish to renew your membership,
please follow this link