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The Gibraltar Astronomical Society
Welcome visitor to the website of the Gibraltar Astronomical Society (GAS). GAS was founded in 1987 by passionate Astronomers living on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Feel free to wander the site, have a look around and enjoy. We have a particularly thorough set of tutorials and guides on Astrophotography, as well as sections on Comets and Meteors among others.
Please note that the site is constantly under construction so pop by frequently to see the excellent updates we have planed.
Total Solar Eclipse: Gibraltar 27
2027 is an auspicious year for astronomy in Gibraltar. Not only is it the 40th anniversary of the Gibraltar Astronomical Society, it is also the year where Gibraltar will witness a total solar eclipse. To be more precise in will begin at exactly 09:41 on Monday 2nd August 2027, reaching total darkness at 10:47.
The Gibraltar Astronomical Society is very exited for the upcoming events and are working with both HMGoG and the Gibraltar Tourism industry to promote and celebrate this amazing stellar event.
Please stay tuned here and on our soical media for updates.
Recent Events
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Winner John M Piris
Some pics from our Anniversary Exhibition.
