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Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is a registered charity its objects being:

the advancement of education for the public benefit in astronomy and its associated sciences.

The Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as charity 1064103 . The Society is a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies.

We were formed in 1978 and have been working to promote astronomy since then. If you would like to know more about how we began and how we have developed over the years, take a look at Our History.

Serving Swinton, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, Wath upon Dearne, Bolton upon Dearne, Hooton Roberts, Thrybergh, Harlington, Barnbrough, West Melton, Rawmarsh, Conisbrough, Park Gate, Hickleton, Greasbrough, Aldwarke, Rotherham, Wombwell, Clayton, Marr, Wath, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and beyond.

We became a registered charity in 1997. We are an unincorporated association governed by our Constitution & Rules and managed by an Executive Committee. Copies of our recent Annual Reports are available online or can be downloaded.