The Knowle Astronomical Society was formed in 2001 and comprises a mixed membership of experienced Amateur Astronomers and those new to the subject. Members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds with skills in a variety of disciplines which make for lively debate at the meetings.

Formal meetings with invited speakers are held on the first Monday of each month at St George and St Teresa’s Catholic Church in Dorridge commencing at 8pm. Visitors are welcome to most meetings as are guests of existing members.

In addition trips are organised to places of Astronomical interest including both modern current facilities and those of historical interest and significance.

The Society owns a high specification Meade telescope which it uses in Star Gazing events and its own computing and display equipment. The Membership owns a variety of equipment from binoculars to telescopes, whilst some are content to be armchair astronomers or let the Internet take the strain of the dark and cold nights.